succession

Example Sentences

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Many German institutions had just started relaxing travel restrictions to Iraq after a succession of conflicts, including the 2003 US-led invasion and the extremist Islamic State group.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The students called for more permanent teachers to be appointed, saying they had been taught by a succession of supply staff in a number of subjects.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Ahold Delhaize said Fleeman, who has been a member of its management board since 2023, will leave at the end of June, adding that it will provide updates on the succession process as appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden addressed Disney employees during a town hall Wednesday, as the heavily-scrutinized CEO succession process comes to a close.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

We walked closer and sat at the edge of the sand and stared at the ocean, admiring the display of the waves in succession.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah