- present tense form of ensue (3rd person singular).
ensues
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ensues
Example Sentences
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A comedy of errors ensues as the pair encounter numerous other famous Amandas including Amanda Holden, Amanda Lamb and Amanda Barrie.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
Once Will joins the team, a “never meet your heroes” lesson ensues, since Jett feels like he’s usurping her position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
That eases overall stress and ensues a fair outcome.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
A sequence of four more calls ensues before I reach a helpful human, Gloria, who says I should go to the food pantry in Biddeford tomorrow between nine and five.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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