predecessor
Example Sentences
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His predecessor resigned Monday after protests by merchants broke out over the precipitous drop in value of the rial, the country’s currency.
Under the leadership of Webborn's predecessor Dame Katherine Grainger, the body then said it would win "the right way", and introduced a number of reforms designed to improve duty of care.
From BBC
He has also said he wants to invest more than his predecessors in developing new blockbusters.
County, Sheriff Robert Luna and three of his predecessors, and a dozen jail staffers.
From Los Angeles Times
Lee said earlier this month he felt an apology was due to the North over his predecessor's alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
From Barron's
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