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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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County sheriff but faces seven challengers, including predecessor Alex Villanueva, whom he defeated in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Chief Bepdjo is also dealing with divisions among his own people, some of whom -- including his predecessor -- support wildcat mining.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Zapatero has repeatedly denied doing anything wrong and Pedro Sánchez has pledged his support for his predecessor, who led Spain from 2004-11.

From BBC • May 27, 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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