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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The next day was as fine as its predecessor: it was devoted by the party to an excursion to some site in the neighbourhood.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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