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There were the "digestive and excretory problems" (also hypothetical) that could ensue, the "frequent vomiting."
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- intransitive verb To follow as a consequence or result. See Synonyms at follow.
- intransitive verb To take place subsequently.
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- I trust you will be prepared for the spring with the barbarians and all that may ensue, and we both wish you well ... — Scion of Cyador
- If the worst possible circumstances ensue, and you are the only survivor, you leave! — Damia's Children
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There were the "digestive and excretory problems" (also hypothetical) that could ensue, the "frequent vomiting."
— The Case of Theresa Schiavo - A conversation in Romany would ensue, a shilling would change hands, two fingers would be pointed at the gypsy, and the interview would be at an end. "{449a} — The Life of George Borrow
- The principal Events that ensue, arrange themselves under Three Heads, this of Porto-Bello being the FIRST; and (by intense smelting) are datable as follows: -- [Gentleman's Magazine, ix. 551, x. — History of Friedrich II of Prussia
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- Middle English ensuen, from Old French ensuivre, ensu-, from Vulgar Latin *īnsequere, from Latin īnsequī, to follow closely : in-, intensive pref.; see en-1 + sequī, to follow; see sekw-1 in Indo-European roots.
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/ (ĕn-so͞oˈ)/
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