Was next (6)

I believe the answer is:

ensued

(Other definitions for ensued that I've seen before include "Romantic rendezvous" , "Occurred afterwards" , "Came about as consequence" , "Resulted, followed" , "Happened in consequence" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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