ensuing (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsjuː/
Definition
To happen or occur afterward or as a result.
Examples
The crowd's reaction did not ensue immediately.
A long period of civil unrest could ensue if the government doesn't act.
The decision to raise prices led to a public outcry, and protests ensued.
How to Use ensuing
- ensue from (prepositional phrase)
- To happen as a direct result of something. — "The chaos that ensued from the accident caused major traffic delays."
- ensue after (prepositional phrase)
- To happen at a later time, following an event. — "A period of reflection was likely to ensue after the intense competition."
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