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Recent Examples of ensue
The lead-up to All Out was full of reports of backstage friction and animosity, setting the stage for the confrontation that ensued.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The unexpected imposition of martial law on December 3 and the ensuing political upheaval sent shockwaves through South Korea, and raised concern among allies such as the United States under former President Joe Biden, who had seen Yoon as a key partner in efforts to counter China and North Korea.
—Joyce Lee and Ju-Min Park, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
President Trump ended de minimis in a February executive order before reversing himself days later as chaos ensued.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
No stock was spared from the drill because no company would be spared from the ensuing recession.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The unexpected imposition of martial law on December 3 and the ensuing political upheaval sent shockwaves through South Korea, and raised concern among allies such as the United States under former President Joe Biden, who had seen Yoon as a key partner in efforts to counter China and North Korea.
—Joyce Lee and Ju-Min Park, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
President Trump ended de minimis in a February executive order before reversing himself days later as chaos ensued.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
No stock was spared from the drill because no company would be spared from the ensuing recession.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensue
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Suzuki initially experienced discomfort in his wrist following a headfirst slide on a steal of second base Monday at Wrigley Field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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According to reports from Variety and the BBC, the Sin City actor, 72, agreed on Saturday, April 21, to exit the show following a disagreement between himself and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In November 2024, a superseding indictment was unsealed in a Brooklyn federal court for charges stemming from murders allegedly ordered and committed by national leaders, members and associates of MS-13.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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This month prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego filed a superseding indictment against Lundy and two co-defendants that further accused Lundy of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and money laundering.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three years later, board members sought to replace him.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The best recent example may be Adin Hill, who replaced Laurent Brossoit early in the second round of the 2023 playoffs and led the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The largely middle-class Liberals replaced Britain's aristocratic Whigs in the 19th century only to be supplanted themselves by the working-class Labor Party in the 20th century.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the natural center fielder struggled in left and failed to supplant Verdugo before the playoffs.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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More than 80,000 people were displaced, according to PEOPLE.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump has proposed that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip, permanently displacing its Palestinian residents.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensue. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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