succession
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Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
They released a quick succession of albums — “Caught in the Act,” “Movin’ On” and “Hot on the Tracks” — catapulting the band to mainstream success.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"The topic at the moment is the milk price, but you've also got succession and people wanting to hand their farms on," she said.
From BBC • May 29, 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
I had performed two rather substantial pieces of sympathy in quick succession and was feeling rather thickheaded because of it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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