succeeded

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Burberry said Thursday that its chairman, Gerry Murphy, will retire in November and be succeeded by William Jackson, founder of the private equity firm Bridgepoint Group.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

She questioned whether it had actually succeeded in creating more diversity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Few had succeeded in replicating them outside the region until places like Starship Bagel came along and shattered New Yorkers’ long-held belief that great bagels could only come from their own backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The former Real defender succeeded Xabi Alonso, who lasted six months in the role, in January.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Well, she succeeded somewhat, for, though sympathy can’t alter facts, it can help to make them more bearable.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker