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In some senses, sequel is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERB + SEQUEL
do, make, write
The director decided to write a sequel after the first movie became surprisingly popular.
PREP
in a/the~
The main villain finally reveals his true identity in the sequel.
~ to
ADJ
immediate | strange, unexpected
VERB + SEQUEL
have
The argument in class had an awkward sequel when both students refused to apologize.
PREP
~ to
The movie was so popular that the studio quickly made a sequel to it.