predecessor
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Dahlia Lithwick: You’ve said that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is potentially much more dangerous than his predecessor, Pam Bondi.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Empire, meanwhile, adds that the film "serves its characters with a fresh story instead of relying solely on the tropes of its predecessor" but does note "this high-fashion tale could have benefitted from higher stakes".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” boasts even more luxury and sparkling opulence than its predecessor.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
I met de Klerk in the same room where I had had tea with his predecessor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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