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   Ensue , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ensued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Ensuing.] [OF. ensevre, OF. & F. ensuivre, fr. L. insequi; in + sequi to pursue. See Sue.] To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake. [Obs.] “Seek peace, and ensue it.” 
   1 Pet. iii. 11.
   
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   To ensue his example in doing the like mischief.
   Golding.
   
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   Ensue, v. i. To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one.
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   So spoke the Dame, but no applause ensued.
   Pope.
   
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   Damage to the mind or the body, or to both, ensues, unless the exciting cause be presently removed.
   I. Taylor.
   Syn. -- To follow; pursue; succeed. See Follow.
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