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[en-soo] / ɛnˈsu /


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This book about adapting ancient poetry in the most unpromising of circumstances explores the fantastic possibilities for connection, for liberation and for violence that can ensue from such reinventions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Newsom appeared to acknowledge a desire to avoid the possibly messy fight for California backers that could ensue if both were to run, saying there would be “pure crossover” between Harris’ supporters and his.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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

But see, Popkenchurch is problematic, and not because of digestive drama that may ensue.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

There’s one enjoyably oddball visual when Passenger Man disrupts a cozy projector-and-canopy movie night in the forest and suddenly the faces of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn are on trees everywhere as mayhem ensues.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

What ensues is a sort of dance—neither wants to make the first move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 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

“When you ask her a question, there ensues, on her part, a moment of stillness so profound you can almost hear it,” another suffragist said.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

A quick touchdown drive ensued that made the final minutes extra nervy for the Diablos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 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

Despite the drama that has ensued since trade talks between the U.S. and its northern neighbor collapsed last Friday, bank CEOs brushed off the potential fallout during earnings calls this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

A messy legal battle ensued, but nearly one year later, it seemed Abrego Garcia had come out on top.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2026

A long silence ensued, and then finally the door opened again.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Restaurants and bars currently flooded are now beginning to plan for potentially worse weather in the ensuing weeks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Throughout 2019, the FBI noted, as the ensuing year’s budget came together, both Graham’s and Clyburn’s offices took steps to make sure it included Navatek’s funding.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

On the ensuing kickoff, with Arizona returning the ball into dangerous territory, Grupe put his body on the line to push the ball carrier out of bounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

But he was injured during the ensuing kickoff when he knocked the returner out of bounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

In the ensuing silence the mother heard the drone of a distant lawnmower.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez


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