supervene

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But he left the house holding a very strong belief that meningitis would supervene.

From A Soldier's Son by Butler, Maude M.

According to Murchison, paralysis does not supervene until several weeks after the commencement of convalescence.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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

The statute-book was rent in pieces; anarchy threatened to supervene; England prepared to take possession again.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

Diarrhoea may also be present at this time, or may not supervene until later.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various