A tragedy had nearly ensued when, after coming home from a session with Julia, the boy had tried, and luckily failed, to hang himself.

On the eve of the war, the family's loyalties are tested and tragedy ensues.

The story turns out to be false, and tragedy ensues.

Otherwise, the next time we may not be so lucky when an act of God disables our subways, and a tragedy might ensue.

On her wedding day, she refuses to marry Diogaye and tragedy ensues.

In the aftermath of his assassination, more tragedy ensued.

She got pregnant and bore a son ... tragedy ensues.

With partition, however, this once unified group of friends becomes divided and tragedy ensues.

And each time an enormous tragedy has ensued.

Those who are burying their heads in the sand had better recognise that, or more tragedy will ensue.