succeeding

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Miels, who was previously GSK’s chief commercial officer before succeeding former CEO Emma Walmsley, said the company’s oncology and business-development teams had been following Nuvalent for more than a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Colbert began his late-night talk series in 2015, succeeding David Letterman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Luis Enrique worked with Barcelona's junior teams under Guardiola before succeeding him and winning the Champions League in 2015.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The authorities shut down the magazine, either for failing to advise investors correctly or for succeeding in advising investors incorrectly.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day