heir apparent
Example Sentences
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She has accompanied her father at missile launches and other important outings, fuelling speculation she has effectively been chosen as his heir apparent.
From Barron's
He then spent two decades as the heir apparent before rising to power in 1994.
New England’s Drake Maye, 23, was also the No. 3 in his draft class two years ago, becoming the heir apparent to Brady.
From MarketWatch
The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir apparent, was reported by the head of his political team on Tuesday, according to the Libyan News Agency.
From BBC
His raw potential soon attracted sponsors, with marquee brands such as Nike and Rolex rushing to sign up Nadal's heir apparent.
From Barron's
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