predecessor
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His predecessor, Pope Francis, made a point of washing the feet of prison inmates to emphasize his status as a servant of the church for all people, even criminals.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Known for being more hands-on than Buffett, Abel is scrutinizing Berkshire’s businesses and stock portfolio with a fresh and more-critical eye than his predecessor, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Disney erased at least 8,000 jobs after D’Amaro’s predecessor, Bob Iger, returned for his second stint as CEO in November 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Unlike his predecessor Steenhuisen, who is a cabinet minister and member of parliament, Hill-Lewis has decided not to take up a role in the coalition government and remain as mayor of Cape Town.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In 1865, nine years after Sikhdar’s computations had been confirmed, Waugh bestowed the name Mount Everest on Peak XV, in honor of Sir George Everest, his predecessor as surveyor general.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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