ensued

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Tensions ensued as the new investors sought to rein in what they viewed as Turner’s habit of making big decisions on a whim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Just under 140,000 people met that final deadline, but years of litigation ensued and it wasn’t until almost four years later, by late July 2025, that they had to file evidence for their claims.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

In 2018, Buckingham split with Fleetwood Mac and a legal battle over lost wages with his former band ensued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

If this had been an ordinary crowd, one could easily imagine the terrified stampede that might have ensued.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood