predecessor

The pontiff will then travel to Argentina, the homeland of his predecessor Pope Francis, who disappointed many Argentinians by not returning to visit during his papacy.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

It’s likely to be twice as popular as its predecessor, “GTA 5,” which came out in 2013 and had 7 million presales, according to data from VGChartz.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

Navy for high-altitude flight and served as a predecessor to the first American space suit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

But Rodríguez, too, needs a harmonious relationship with Washington if she is to avoid a fate similar to that of her predecessor and indicated she might be prepared to hold talks with Machado.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Then when her ready cash was gone, had come Who Flung to denounce his predecessor as a scoundrel and took up around the house himself.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

The idea that these funds could generate the same returns as their predecessors makes no sense.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Whether Bo Bryan eventually fulfills his lifelong dream of succeeding on the Georgia gridiron, he is likely to make a mark in business if his predecessors are a fair indication.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Rakesh Maria, a former Mumbai police commissioner, has cited Bishnoi as an example of a new generation of gangsters who are more technologically adept and internationally connected than their predecessors.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

North Korea has been ruled by the Kim family for three generations, but what happens after Kim Jong Un remains less certain than it was for his predecessors.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Both music and the colourful ritual of ballet thrived at the French court under Lully and Louis XIV who built upon the musical patronage of his predecessors.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall