predecessor
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Davis, the top US embassy official as the charge d'affaires but not a Senate-confirmed ambassador, was named by the Trump administration last May after her predecessor, fellow career diplomat Bridget Brink, stepped down.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
He said that, by contrast, the controversy had "brought down" the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sir Christian's predecessor in Washington, Lord Peter Mandelson.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
King Charles III is here for his first state visit, to join Americans in kicking off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of their act of violent sedition against his predecessor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
He will step in after his predecessor, Barry, navigated Best Buy through the chaos of the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
I read all of his speeches, listened to what he said, and began to see that he represented a genuine departure from his predecessor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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