accession

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With even weaker religious credentials than his father, Mr. Khamenei owes his accession to the hereditary principle despised by the 1979 revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

When Iceland's accession negotiations were paused, 27 of the 33 chapters had been opened, and 11 had been concluded, according to the government.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

There can be little doubt of the struggle the King has had, balancing family loyalty, a situation he inherited upon accession, and his duty to the Crown.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

We support Kyiv’s accession to the European Union and have welcomed more than 120,000 Ukrainian refugees—approximately 2% of our population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The Saxons and Normans of Arthur’s accession had begun to think of themselves as Englishmen.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White