predecessor
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Predecessor Pearson had been sacked despite overseeing seven wins and one draw in their final 10 games to achieve Premier League survival.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
Predecessor Cherie Berry — a Republican like Dobson — pioneered the elevator inspection certificate photo, likely helping her at election time for nearly two decades.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023
Predecessor Art Peck left after a scrapped plan to spin off Old Navy and failing to reignite sales growth.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2022
Predecessor Mike Leach, the winningest coach in school history, was fired following allegations that he mistreated Adam James when the son of former SMU star Craig James had a concussion.
From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2018
They have acted, on these Occasions, contrary to the Treaty of Peace with my Predecessor.
From The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada Part I, Part II by Colden, Cadwallader
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