successor
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Höttges plans to retire at the end of 2028 and wants the right successor to be found first, said people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Announcing his campaign before she officially made that decision — or had the chance to choose her successor — sent shock waves through the political firmament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Berkshire bought $10 billion in Alphabet common stock at a discount of about 6% on Monday, one of the first major deals it has made under Buffett’s successor Greg Abel.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Also, ensure you each have a successor — your daughter, in this case — on your power of attorney document and your healthcare directive.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
In Moscow, Stalin's successor, Nikita Khrushchev, spoke with equal conviction about the advantages of communism and the Soviet system.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing successor
The Giver
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The City of Ember
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