successor
Example Sentences
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The latest data carries a sobering message: there may be no single successor to Merck’s mega-blockbuster in cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The GAO’s findings come at an opportune time for McEntarfer’s would-be successor, Brett Matsumoto, whose Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 10.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Also, ensure you each have a successor — your daughter, in this case — on your power of attorney document and your healthcare directive.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Pelosi then waited until last month to endorse Chan as her chosen successor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“No. She is not ready. She has not yet chosen a successor, and without one...”
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing successor
The Giver
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"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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The City of Ember
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