ensued; ensuing
: to strive to attain : pursue
I wander, seeking peace, and ensuing it—
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: to take place afterward or as a result
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And though the Chiefs couldn’t have known it at the time, their ability to woo Thornton — a 2022 New England Patriots second-round pick — to their practice squad late last year ended up being one of their top personnel moves for the ensuing season.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
When the officers confronted the suspect, a struggle ensued, police said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement A few kilometers west, near the President’s official residence and office, chaos ensued.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 Sep. 2025
The ensuing kick from Kyle Cunanan tied the score at 17 as both teams headed to the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
When the officers confronted the suspect, a struggle ensued, police said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement A few kilometers west, near the President’s official residence and office, chaos ensued.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 Sep. 2025
The ensuing kick from Kyle Cunanan tied the score at 17 as both teams headed to the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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