succession
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Being part of NBCUniversal has brought other benefits, too, particularly as Telemundo’s main competitor, Univision, has struggled under a succession of ownership groups.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Morgan, and the couple immediately sent Lilias and her brother to a succession of boarding schools and summer camps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Still, as the top Cabinet official in the presidential line of succession after the VP, secretaries of state are often ambitious pols who bring baggage all their own.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
It would also lift the burden of succession from the Senate to enable it to focus on its legislative functions.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
In fairness to journalists and other synonymomaniacs, there are times when a writer really does need to avoid repeating words in close succession.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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