forerunner

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The dissolution in 2019 of the Future Forward party, a forerunner of Move Forward, triggered vigorous street protests by pro-democracy activists that trailed off only when the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

From Seattle Times

Through the 1970s and ’80s Mr. Dobbins held a number of diplomatic positions of increasing importance, including ambassador to the European Community, the forerunner of the European Union.

From New York Times

The National Assistance Board - the forerunner of the Department for Work and Pensions - was usually in charge of the process.

From BBC

However, the leader of the Future Forward Party, forerunner of Move Forward, lost his Parliament seat on similar technical grounds.

From Seattle Times

That's why he's one of the forerunners of "racial capitalism," to show that capital works hand-in-hand with various constructions of racial order.

From Salon