After that book came out, a long period of literary silence ensued.

Another long period of silence ensued, until Stone began to attempt small talk.

A waiting period ensued, during which objections could be raised.

Initially, a period of strong economic growth and social development ensued.

A period of civil war ensued, with no ruler able to hold office for more than a year.

A long period ensued without any educational facilities to take its place.

A period of civil war ensued for the next five years.

After a sharp recession, a long period of high economic growth without significant inflation ensued.

A period of media war ensued, during which there existed two bands with the name.

A long period of silence above and below ensued.