succession
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“House of the Dragon” is about the Targaryen war of succession known as the Dance of the Dragons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
BNP Paribas is forecasting the Fed will hike three times in succession starting in December.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026
The succession will mark the end of an era for the derivatives exchange, which transformed under Duffy’s long run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Materials arrive for the day in a succession of 18-wheeler trucks, which are tipped by hydraulic lifts to empty the contents of their trailers onto the 28,000-square-foot tipping room floor.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Below them, a large circular opening had appeared in the largest building’s roof, and three hovercars rose up through the gap in quick succession, screaming toward the city.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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