predecessor
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There was viewer backlash when her predecessor Curry — a longtime fan favorite — was ousted from the program.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Lee has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
In recent years, his predecessor Francis, who died on Easter Monday last year aged 88, had to give up attending for health reasons.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
England's spine will be familiar trusted lieutenants of both Tuchel and his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate, such as goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and Manchester City's Marc Guehi alongside club-mate John Stones if fit.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
While he was obviously not a progressive man, he was courteous and reasonable, in marked contrast to his predecessor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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