successor

Example Sentences

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There is only one Oracle of Omaha, though many have laid claim to a role as his spiritual successor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jerome Powell indicated he would remain Fed chair if no successor is confirmed by his term’s end.

From The Wall Street Journal

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