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predecessor

[pred-uh-ses-er, pred-uh-ses-er, pree-duh-ses-er] / ˈprɛd əˌsɛs ər, ˌprɛd əˈsɛs ər, ˈpri dəˌsɛs ər /


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He has also said he wants to invest more than his predecessors in developing new blockbusters.

From The Wall Street Journal

County, Sheriff Robert Luna and three of his predecessors, and a dozen jail staffers.

From Los Angeles Times

Lee said earlier this month he felt an apology was due to the North over his predecessor's alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.

From Barron's

The designation was first established decades ago under ICE’s predecessor agency, Immigration and Naturalization Services.

From Los Angeles Times

The US pope has adopted a more discreet and moderate style to that of his charismatic predecessor Francis, who died on April 21.

From Barron's