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 idea is to plug the ensuing tax revenue shortfall by eliminating tax incentives, including, among others, credits for the restoration of historic structures.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
With chaos sure to ensue, the trailer transitions to a lighter note.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
There will be chains of ensuing changes, like one slowly toppling domino after another.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
The Broncos sacked him seven times in the Bucs’ Week 3 home loss, but only nine sacks have ensued in the Bucs’ six games since then.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
With chaos sure to ensue, the trailer transitions to a lighter note.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
There will be chains of ensuing changes, like one slowly toppling domino after another.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
The Broncos sacked him seven times in the Bucs’ Week 3 home loss, but only nine sacks have ensued in the Bucs’ six games since then.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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