Ensue
/ɪnˈsjuː/
Something that follows or happens as a result of a previous event, often used in formal or dramatic contexts.
Examples
- Chaos will ensue if the plan fails.
- Violence often ensues when negotiations break down.
- Once the decision was made, a series of protests ensued.
- After the announcement, applause ensued.
- The storm was followed by flooding, and panic ensued.
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