supervene
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Whenever this Method has not been observed, and the Accidents described § 223 supervene, the Distemper must be treated like an Inflammation in its first State, and all must be done as directed § 225.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
In some cases the symptoms of cerebral disturbance are greater in degree, and in these coma may soon supervene upon delirium.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
And she slowly waved her parasol round the horizon as though defying a "feature" to supervene from any point of the compass.
From Mariquita A Novel by Ayscough, John
The question, what becomes of these philanthropic tradesmen after their ultimate impoverishment, which of course must speedily supervene, is a fruitful subject for the investigation of some inquisitive mind.
From Doesticks, What He Says by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander
Great cleanliness must be observed; the diet should be reduced; and every precaution taken against the inflammation, which is sure to supervene.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert
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