ensued
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ensued
Example Sentences
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But when their teams were pitted against each other, chaos ensued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
A short vehicle pursuit ensued until the man came to a stop, exited and ran toward deputies, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Just under 140,000 people met that final deadline, but years of litigation ensued and it wasn’t until almost four years later, by late July 2025, that they had to file evidence for their claims.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Ukraine pushed to be involved in the talks, and several meetings and summits ensued.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The behavior that ensued, which was witnessed by several investigators, was remarkable.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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