predecessor

Example Sentences

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In recent years, his predecessor Francis, who died on Easter Monday last year aged 88, had to give up attending for health reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci will also reprise their roles for the highly anticipated movie, whose predecessor last year finally received a cosign from Anna Wintour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

England's spine will be familiar trusted lieutenants of both Tuchel and his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate, such as goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and Manchester City's Marc Guehi alongside club-mate John Stones if fit.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The letter was also copied to Swinney's predecessor Humza Yousaf, who told BBC Scotland's Sunday Show that the SNP had strengthened its processes as a result of the MeToo movement.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While he was obviously not a progressive man, he was courteous and reasonable, in marked contrast to his predecessor.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela