successor
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Carrick confirmed he had been involved in recruitment meetings from the point he was named as Ruben Amorim's temporary successor in January.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Last week, its semiconductor chief He Tingbo took the stage at a chip conference in Shanghai and announced that Moore’s Law had a successor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The probe was eventually dropped to smooth the path towards Powell's successor being confirmed by the Senate.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Former first minister Carwyn Jones was the last Welsh Labour leader to support the project, before it was ditched by his successor Mark Drakeford citing environmental grounds and costs.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Cyril, whom I met only upon my release from prison, was a worthy successor to a long line of notable ANC leaders.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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The Giver
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The City of Ember
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