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The visiting professorship was established in 1990, with previous incumbents including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Myra Syal and Dame Diana Rigg.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The commission described an "urgent need" to protect a "growing market for general-purpose AI assistants" and give space for smaller players and new entrants to challenge large incumbents.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That may not be all bad news for smaller incumbents like AST, Viasat and Iridium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

With no challengers boosted by high special-interest funding, the three incumbents had a virtually unobstructed campaign path.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When Faye came down from Sacramento and opened her house there was a flurry of animosity from the two incumbents.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck