ensues

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Every time a major leader falls, a fight for succession ensues, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The surprise success goes immediately to Toño’s head, and Vargas Llosa is very funny about the backlash that ensues when a fringe scholar is nudged into the mainstream.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once Will joins the team, a “never meet your heroes” lesson ensues, since Jett feels like he’s usurping her position.

From Los Angeles Times

What ensues is a brilliantly taut ensemble piece.

From Los Angeles Times

Once the horns state a theme in pungent harmony, a series of solos ensues.

From The Wall Street Journal