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Ensue

usgb/ɪnˈsuː/Volume
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Sequential Events

Use 'ensue' to indicate a direct sequence of events, where one action leads to another.

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He forgot to send the invite, and chaos ensued.
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Cause and Effect

'Ensue' often implies a cause-and-effect relationship; it describes what comes as a result of a prior event.

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She won the lottery, and a media frenzy ensued.
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Negative Consequences

'Ensue' is frequently used when talking about negative outcomes or situations.

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After his defeat, a period of self-doubt ensued.
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