ensuing

[US]/enˈsju:ɪŋ/
[UK]/ɛnˈsjuɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. following in time or order
v. happening or occurring afterward

Example Sentences

I lost my bag in the ensuing chaos.

In the ensuing confusion another eight persons were hurt.

A hand grenade exploded by accident and I got lost in the ensuing confusion.

The ensuing publicity caused the entertainer to regret having sued the newspaper for libeling his character. See also Synonyms at sinister

The ensuing chaos caused panic among the crowd.

She made a mistake and the ensuing consequences were severe.

The storm passed, with the ensuing calm bringing a sense of relief.

The argument escalated, leading to an ensuing physical altercation.

The ensuing investigation revealed new evidence.

The project faced delays, with the ensuing budget overruns.

The ensuing discussion led to a resolution of the conflict.

He missed the deadline, with the ensuing repercussions on his job.

The accident caused a traffic jam, with the ensuing chaos on the roads.

The misunderstanding led to an argument, with the ensuing hurt feelings.

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