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succession

[suhk-sesh-uhn] / səkˈsɛʃ ən /
NOUN
continuation
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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

"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

That is despite blockages in the Strait of Hormuz continuing during the period, and a succession of false starts on Iran peace talks that have whipsawed markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Clients seemed so surprised to work with a painter or contractor they could trust and recommend that through referrals and in rapid succession Zeitoun would get a half-dozen jobs in any given neighborhood.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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