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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The Raiders would respond with a field goal on the ensuing drive, but Dart, the rookie who has shined despite the Giants’ results this season, wanted to get back into the end zone.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
As officers tried to take the second teen into custody, a struggle ensued and the officer's gun discharged while concealed in the officer's clothing, police said.
—Jessica Popowcer, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Crystal Kenney didn't want to watch football and an argument ensued.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
As officers tried to take the second teen into custody, a struggle ensued and the officer's gun discharged while concealed in the officer's clothing, police said.
—Jessica Popowcer, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Crystal Kenney didn't want to watch football and an argument ensued.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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