succession

Example Sentences

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Every succession moment in Chinese politics brings renewed anxiety about who is or isn’t aligned, who holds what files, whose network might complicate the choreography.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

After hitting boundaries off seven balls in succession, he had one delivery to break Chris Gayle's record for the fastest IPL century but was caught at deep third attempting an upper cut.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Penelope’s feelings spun in such rapid succession she could not even name them; it was like a pinwheel of emotions whirling inside her, faster and faster, until each blended into the next.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood