succeeding

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But all over the country, community-level organizations have been succeeding in blocking data-center projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Clare Haughey, the former convener of the health committee, is seen as the SNP leadership's top pick, while long-time backbench MSP Stuart McMillan is believed to have an outside chance to succeeding Johnstone.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Berkshire has just gone through a succession at its helm, with Greg Abel succeeding Buffett as chief executive in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

His recollection of Harriet, and the words which clothed it, the “beautiful little friend,” suggested to her the idea of Harriet’s succeeding her in his affections.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen