succession
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For years, USC relied on brand equity and tradition while its athletic department was sacked by controversy and a succession of questionable hires that included former Trojan football All-Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Despite the delay to the initial delivery, the subsequent planes will arrive in quick succession, allowing the airline to return to its original schedule by November, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Although aggressive succession systems are often considered too costly to last, the study suggests they can still work if some individuals compensate by maintaining essential tasks.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
His weapons were Zemeni-made revolvers that could fire six shots in rapid succession, unmatched by anything in Ketterdam.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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