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ensues

American  
[en-sooz] / ɛnˈsuz /

verb

  1. third person singular present indicative of ensue.

Etymology

Origin of ensues

ensue + -s 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A comedy of errors ensues as the pair encounter numerous other famous Amandas including Amanda Holden, Amanda Lamb and Amanda Barrie.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Every time a major leader falls, a fight for succession ensues, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

That eases overall stress and ensues a fair outcome.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

I don’t even know if she’s thinking it in the pause that ensues.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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