successor

Example Sentences

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It is understood he wants to remain as health minister until the next assembly elections in May 2027 but that decision will be down to his successor.

From BBC

North Korean state media have since referred to her as "the beloved child", and a "great person of guidance" -- "hyangdo" in Korean -- a term typically reserved for top leaders and their successors.

From Barron's

CEO Bob Iger is approaching the final year of his second stint in charge of the company, with his successor expected to be announced early in 2026.

From Barron's

Maduro was at his side the rest of the way: serving in congress, then as foreign minister and vice president before Chávez, stricken with cancer, anointed him successor in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal

Justin Welby devoted huge amounts of time and energy to preserving the unity of the worldwide Anglican communion, but that battle may be over before his successor even takes office.

From BBC