predecessor

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In fact, the leadership of Archbishop Moth's predecessor, Cardinal Nichols, was criticised in the inquiry report, which said he cared more about the impact of abuse on the Church's reputation than on the victims.

From BBC

There are notable contrasts in style and strategy between McDonnell and his predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of that was driven by Kast’s predecessor Gabriel Boric, a one-time student activist who swept to power in 2021 pledging income redistribution and environmental protection.

From Barron's

Later, under the presidency of Maduro predecessor Hugo Chavez, companies were forced to cede majority control to the Venezuelan state oil company, PDVSA.

From Barron's

One might also say the show honors its predecessors in the game-show pantheon, or just picks their pockets.

From The Wall Street Journal