- present participle of ensue.
ensuing
Example Sentences
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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
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
The outbreak and ensuing drop in foot traffic arrived as the restaurant industry remains locked in a discount war.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the ensuing 12 months, Journalism started four times and finished between second and fourth each time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
In the ensuing silence, you could hear a tear drop.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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