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If a user’s prompt is unclear, or if there are many ways to execute the requested action, mayhem might ensue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

"The biggest thing that surprised me was the aggressive marketing that went with it. There was more aggressive marketing that lent itself to the potential of more aggressive wagering. That's where harm tends to ensue."

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

A squabble would ensue until they all became aware of the watchful eye of Cluny.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Salterelli has seen cases where competing grandmothers both want to be guardians and a custody battle ensues.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

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

“Where will the Independents meet?” she asks, to which Kevin goes, “The girls’ john,” and general hilarity ensues.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

He said he was surprised by the outcry that ensued after his warning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

After the initial dust cloud that followed the collapse of the World Trade Center, months of pollution and lingering dust ensued, causing cancers that thousands of New Yorkers still suffer today.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

A 60-yard passing touchdown immediately ensued on the next possession.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The shop sits 25 minutes from the US-Canada border and since the "war" ensued Seevers said her business received emails from Canadian customers saying they could not patronise her business "due to anti-Canadian rhetoric".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The conversation that ensued was anguished and halting.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

But the ensuing row could make Seoul even more reluctant to do so, Lim Eul-chul, a professor at Kyungnam University, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

As Ed Sheeran continues his Loop tour, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

I’m much happier with an occasional Big Seasonal Prep Day — fill the freezer with soups, sauces, breakfast burritos and other useful things — and then let the ensuing weeks fall where they will.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

A front tyre had blown on the car and Hammond said in his post that he did not scream during the ensuing crash.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

During the ensuing week, additional flights were booked and then canceled by Fischer as headlines began to question whether he’d appear at all.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady