successor

Example Sentences

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But Johnstone remains in office until her successor is elected and will be in the chair as the new cohort of MSPs are sworn in.

From BBC

Powell indicated earlier this month that he would remain chair pro-tem if his successor is not confirmed by May 15.

From Barron's

Powell indicated earlier this month that he would remain chair pro-tem if his successor is not confirmed by May 15.

From Barron's

The latter is plausible if the Senate is unable to confirm his intended successor, Kevin Warsh, before Powell’s slated departure in May.

From Barron's

However, he will now be replaced - with ministers working on interim arrangement before a permanent successor is appointed.

From BBC