succeeding

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"The arms market is quite a delicate thing and succeeding there with one swift move or a single tour ... is very difficult," Magda said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

As vice-president Duterte has no official duties aside from succeeding Marcos in case he is unable to finish his term.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Over succeeding decades, both Sellars and Salonen have been Salzburg Festival lodestars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Craig will become CEO and a director of BHP on July 1, succeeding Mike Henry, who has led the company for more than six years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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