ensue

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There’s going to be a lot of new capital raised, and we expect a massive new wave of capacity expansion to ensue.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Chelsea Redeker’s 8-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son used to take turns choosing a movie, but arguments would inevitably ensue, and the child who didn’t pick would bounce around or do cartwheels while it was playing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

"But this effect will not last long, and a trend shift will ensue before the middle of the century."

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

A recent spate of hacks has highlighted the chaos that can ensue when hackers take computer systems down.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Perhaps a beanstalk will grow to the clouds and an adventure with giants will ensue.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood