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Clay
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by Clay » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:28 am
Hi All,
I am currently having a dispute with a colleague with regards to the following statement:
"A battle ensues within!"
Now, in my mind, i think ensues is not being correctly used in this statement. I could understand a battle rages within, but ensues? Really?
So, my question is this: Who is right?
Thanks
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Joe
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by Joe » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:14 pm
'Fraid you're gonna lose in your dispute.
There's nothing wrong with "ensues" (meaning "begins" or "results" or "follows [from some previous event/situation]").
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Clay
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by Clay » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:44 am
I haven't heard of "ensues" being used to mean begins, but if so i shall have to admit defeat.
Thank you