succeeding

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Having joined Real initially on a three-year deal, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, he won 24 of his 34 games in charge.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Clare Haughey, the former convener of the health committee, is seen as the SNP leadership's top pick, while long-time backbench MSP Stuart McMillan is believed to have an outside chance to succeeding Johnstone.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Former Snap executive Derek Anderson is set to step in this week, succeeding Scott Schenkel and becoming the third finance chief under Gorin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Branches clawed him as he ran, scratching with every surge forward, while the roots under his feet seemed to be trying to trip him on purpose, succeeding far too often.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley