heir apparent
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Young Arthur was dead, his father was a witness, Ferris was regarded by the police as the heir apparent to Arthur Thompson Sr.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Sam Mehta, the new CEO, was the heir apparent before his former boss’s sudden exit, said Bancroft, who notes the succession was merely pulled forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
During the draft, the Rams passed on the opportunity to select former USC receiver Makai Lemon and opted instead to pick Simpson, Stafford’s heir apparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Then, the hosts discuss succession at JPMorgan now that CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest heir apparent, Marianne Lake, has left the company.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
The new heir apparent soon had an opportunity to endear himself to the Athenians.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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