successor

Example Sentences

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But at the end of that year, she was pardoned by her successor, Moon Jae-in.

From Barron's

What impact do you think the investigation of Powell will have on selecting his successor?

From The Wall Street Journal

Lucas, who directed the original 1977 “Star Wars” and retained ownership of the brand, hired his friend Kennedy as his successor in 2012.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schmid didn’t address the issue of successors to current Chair Jerome Powell or the DOJ’s subpoenas, but noted that part of what has made the U.S. so successful economically has been its decentralized federal system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Collins, whose career saw him lead the team during its 60th anniversary season, as well as a five-week tour of Canada, wished his successor well.

From BBC