succeeding

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Miels, who was previously GSK’s chief commercial officer before succeeding former CEO Emma Walmsley, said the company’s oncology and business-development teams had been following Nuvalent for more than a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Sturgeon became first minister and leader of the SNP in November 2014, succeeding Alex Salmond in the wake of the Scottish Independence Referendum.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Colbert began his late-night talk series in 2015, succeeding David Letterman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

If he had any hope of succeeding, he had to keep things short.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman