succession

Example Sentences

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He said the song’s lyrics, which lay out a succession of stark images from Robert Grainier’s world, came to him as he slept after seeing the film.

From Los Angeles Times

It said the staff were "informed of their dismissals with very little, if any, notice and in quick succession" without suspensions, disciplinary hearings, or the chance to respond to allegations before they were dismissed.

From BBC

And in quick succession, spoons clinked onto plates as diner after diner slid the meal away.

From Literature

Co-CEO pairings can also be used as a type of succession planning to see if one will ultimately become the sole, core CEO, she adds.

From BBC

“With this in mind, the Supervisory Board agrees this is the right moment to start the succession process to secure strong leadership for the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal