Ensues
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Examples
- Down pour the united nomads on the unwarlike, unarmed plains, and there ensues a war of conquest. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- There ensues the carrying of Mr. Smallweed upstairs, which is done to perfection with the trooper's help. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Silence ensues upon the proclamation. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr. Tulkinghorn retires into another chamber; bells ring, feet shuffle and patter, silence ensues. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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