succession
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With her death, the Thai royal family has lost its most visibly accomplished member, and someone who might have played a pivotal role in an as yet unclear succession.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
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
I circled “Freebird,” “Night Moves,” “Waterloo” and “Delta Dawn” in quick succession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Silently she dressed, tied back her hair, and set herself to a succession of chores, beginning with tearing down the mosquito netting from all of our beds.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing succession
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