predecessors

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And on that basis, what he’s doing is incomparable to the many capital renewals of his predecessors.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

That's not enough to ensure that all age groups are richer than their predecessors.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"It's been a long time since we've had a chair coming in who is seeking to chart a new course, rather than to build on the success of his predecessors."

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Sophisticated printed illustrations based on perspective drawings thus turned anatomy into a progressive science, where each generation of anatomists was able to identify mistakes and oversights in the work of their predecessors.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton