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Supervene

usgb/ˌsuːpərˈviːn/Volume
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Unexpected DevelopmentPlay
Use 'supervene' to describe a surprising situation that emerges while something else is already happening. SlideThe team had a solid plan, but a power outage supervened.
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Following EventsPlay
When talking about events that follow in a sequence and are not planned, 'supervene' is appropriate. SlideHe finished his speech, and questions from the audience supervened.
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Active MonitoringPlay
Employ 'supervene' when discussing the need to be watchful for new developments in a process or event. SlideWhile watching the patient, symptoms might supervene.