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If it does make a bomb, a regional arms race could ensue.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
At that size, people in the industry worry about the damage that could ensue if a bipedal robot loses power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
It’s particularly useful as a contrarian tool when sharp falls can suggest traders are too cautious, and a rally may ensue.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
He said job cuts that would ensue would then “debilitate” the city’s homelessness response, force the city to cut some 2,000 police officers and put its Olympics preparations “in severe jeopardy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
But see, Popkenchurch is problematic, and not because of digestive drama that may ensue.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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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
Once Will joins the team, a “never meet your heroes” lesson ensues, since Jett feels like he’s usurping her position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
When no one knows where you fit into the social order of color and creed, confusion ensues until order is restored.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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A protest at Collins’ Biddeford office ensued not long afterward.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
Our food columnist took a bite out of the blue-and-orange culinary chaos that’s ensued as Knicks Fever sweeps New York City.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
A short vehicle pursuit ensued until the man came to a stop, exited and ran toward deputies, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Ukraine pushed to be involved in the talks, and several meetings and summits ensued.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The conversation that ensued was anguished and halting.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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Shares of SpaceX cooled in the ensuing weeks, but the company's valuation at around $1.5 trillion has been viewed as a potential means to transact a combination between SpaceX and Tesla.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The outbreak and ensuing drop in foot traffic arrived as the restaurant industry remains locked in a discount war.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the ensuing 12 months, Journalism started four times and finished between second and fourth each time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The ensuing screams were so loud they could flatten an entire city.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Then, somewhat oddly, both the Democratic front-runner in the primary and the ensuing Republican nominee became embroiled in scandals involving their ex-wives.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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