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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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Mejia said that Sokoloff was misrepresenting how many audits his predecessor had done by counting the number of reports — not actual audits — released over that time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In response, Sir Keir told broadcasters he agreed with his predecessor "that we should be having a discussion about policy and ideas".

From BBC • May 28, 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

He had run Seven & i and its predecessor since 1992.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

My predecessor in this room, my friend with the freckles and the good laugh, must have done this too, this buttering.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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