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The question of who might replace McDonnell has been the subject of feverish speculation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
BBC Sport takes a look at the leading candidates who could replace Carrick.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The Ohio congressman will replace House Speaker Mike Johnson, who announced he was stepping down from leadership after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in last week's elections.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Think how bitcoin was supposed to replace dollars as an everyday currency, then became an “uncorrelated asset,” then a “store of value.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Sure, Dad was super upset that they couldn’t replace my dead phone.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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"As Turkey increases renewable capacity, it must ensure clean electricity replaces fossil-fuel generation rather than simply meeting additional demand," Kutluay said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
It would separate the decision to recall the official from the choice of who replaces them, creating a second election or appointment process to determine the successor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Georgia Roche replaces Jenna Foubister at half-back for England women, with Hope Millard stepping up to the bench for their must-win final group game.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“There won’t be one technology that replaces Starlink,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
“Thank you,” he says as he replaces them, watching her as she sips her tea.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Citing the need for data and IT security, the ministry said that "Chinese-made models will no longer be used... and existing systems will be replaced by products from domestic or, where applicable, European sources".
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
They handle the most complicated pieces, although they gradually are being replaced by locals, the managers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Feyi-Waboso played on after suffering his ankle injury in the 32nd minute of Sunday's 45-22 win over the Wallabies, hobbling his way to half-time before being replaced.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
They’ll be replaced by Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham, who will serve as president and chief creative officer of the Skydance-owned DC Studios starting Dec. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Her loathing left in a rush, replaced by fury.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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The investigation also explored how computational tools, including artificial intelligence, could assist in evaluating a historical mystery without replacing physical scientific evidence.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Cathay said this year it aims to add 150 aircraft in the next 10 years if market conditions are favourable, replacing the current jets and bringing the fleet to around 300 aircraft.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
Beyond replacing the chief, a mayor can influence the LAPD’s operations and policies in other ways, including through executive directives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Instead of replacing workers, AI might “commodify” them, Berkeley professor Jon Steinsson writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
“It only takes a second,” he said, replacing the orange cap.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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