supervene

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They all said there was atrophy of the muscles of the left leg, and predicted that complete paralysis would surely supervene.

From Quacks and Grafters by Unknown

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)

When the attack is more severe hypostatic congestion is very likely to supervene.

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

Swoonings which supervene in Diseases, accompanied with great Evacuations, are cured like those which are owing to Weakness; and Endeavours should be used to restrain or moderate the Evacuations.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

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