heir apparent
Example Sentences
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The Royal Family reserves the Prince of Wales title for the heir apparent to the British throne, in a centuries-old tradition.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Then, the hosts discuss succession at JPMorgan now that CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest heir apparent, Marianne Lake, has left the company.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Now he is the heir apparent to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Four years ago, Mbappé returned, this time as the heir apparent to Messi and Ronaldo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
In the four years since Mills had joined the Rad Lab, he had emerged as Ernest’s heir apparent.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
