ensue
verb (used without object)
to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession.
have ensued
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present perfectof ensue.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In times gone by, a thrashing might have ensued after going behind, but this time Celtic scrapped until the final whistle in search of an unlikely equaliser.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
Speaking personally, the terror-fueled adrenaline dump that would have ensued after I read that very first “Do not answer” would have reduced me to an insensate lump.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
Legal experts say the confusion and conflicting opinions that have ensued may lead the high court to revisit the issue.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
Almost every spring since, barring war or pandemic, hijinks have ensued.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2023
If this had been an ordinary crowd, one could easily imagine the terrified stampede that might have ensued.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
