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If it does make a bomb, a regional arms race could ensue.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 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
In addition, Barr said if banks don’t have enough reserves when depositors ask for withdrawals, a panic can ensue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
This has led to turmoil in energy markets, with fears that a world recession may ensue if it is not reopened soon.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 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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The stars of the Bravo reality series “Summer House” — where a group of friends spend their summer weekends in the Hamptons and drama ensues — were just letting the romance percolate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
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
Five seems to be the current agreed-upon upper limit before chaos ensues — a sweet spot similar to some human teams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 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
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 messy legal battle ensued, but nearly one year later, it seemed Abrego Garcia had come out on top.
From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2026
They sold the rights to their creation to DC Comics and much controversy ensued.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
In the end, Darwin chose to pop the question, Emma chose to accept, and great happiness, plus 10 children, ensued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The BBC's Helen Livingstone recaps Neil's time spent ashore in southern Tasmania, explaining the chaos and adoration that ensued.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
At Persian parties we’d stand together in the corner, watching all the older Persian men play, laughing at the arguments that inevitably ensued even if we couldn’t understand a word that was said.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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Gold benefited from the ensuing weakness in the U.S. dollar, with the yellow metal breaking above its 200-day moving average, Truist Wealth CIO Keith Lerner told MarketWatch in an interview Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
In 2017 researchers coined the term orthosomnia to describe the tendency to chase perfect scores with sleep tracking and the ensuing sleep problems, distress, and anxiety from not receiving a perfect score.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
He won the ensuing civil war against Pompey, his former ally, and proclaimed himself dictator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
Danny found his father’s deliberate mistake easily, and I was able to follow the ensuing Talmudic discussion without too much difficulty, though I did not join in.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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