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to come at a later time; to happen as a result
When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued.
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Recent Examples of ensued
Body camera footage, also released Friday by Miami Beach PD, shows Kerley appearing to argue with officers before a physical altercation ensued.
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Zach Powell, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The goal was counted by the officials and a melee ensued after that.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
What ensued were multiple videos showcasing the bag.
—Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
The celebration that followed ensued for the better part of two months.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
Firings ensued, The Athletic later writing a piece on how nearly 300 coaching careers were affected.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
While Sabrina Ionescu’s game winner in Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals makes this a close discussion, the madness that ensued in Game 1, coupled with Williams’ heroics at the end of regulation, lift that game above all others.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More magic ensued in the playoffs, where Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run in Game 3 of the Wild Card round sent them past the Milwaukee Brewers, and Lindor’s NLDS Game 4 grand slam pushed them past the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite early warnings from epidemiologists, many businesses failed to prepare for the supply chain disruptions, shifts in consumer behavior, and workforce challenges that ensued.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Zach Powell, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The goal was counted by the officials and a melee ensued after that.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
What ensued were multiple videos showcasing the bag.
—Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
The celebration that followed ensued for the better part of two months.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
Firings ensued, The Athletic later writing a piece on how nearly 300 coaching careers were affected.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
While Sabrina Ionescu’s game winner in Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals makes this a close discussion, the madness that ensued in Game 1, coupled with Williams’ heroics at the end of regulation, lift that game above all others.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More magic ensued in the playoffs, where Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run in Game 3 of the Wild Card round sent them past the Milwaukee Brewers, and Lindor’s NLDS Game 4 grand slam pushed them past the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite early warnings from epidemiologists, many businesses failed to prepare for the supply chain disruptions, shifts in consumer behavior, and workforce challenges that ensued.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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