successor
Example Sentences
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Presidents Gerald Ford and his successor Jimmy Carter took up the mantle of reform, instituting new norms and rules designed to rein in an out-of-control presidency.
From Salon
And the tough economics are making the search for successors more challenging.
Australian Postecoglou was appointed as his successor but lasted only 39 days after failing to win any of his eight league games in charge - drawing two and losing six.
From BBC
"It is important that the new leader gets clear air, something that is not always afforded to leaders," she said, a parting jab at her successor.
From BBC
On Thursday, South Korean intelligence officials told lawmakers they had spotted indications that Kim Ju Ae was in the stage of being designated as a successor, according to a legislator who attended the closed-door meeting.
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