succession
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It is an influence felt by his contemporaries down the divisions, as Karl Robinson admitted when his Oxford United side faced Guardiola at Manchester City two seasons in succession in the Carabao Cup.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Kabuga was arrested in Paris in 2020 after years in hiding using a succession of false passports and aided by a network of former Rwandan allies.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
They open against three first-time head coaches in succession, then face four Super Bowl-winning head coaches in a row.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Most family businesses flame out within a few decades, undone by succession failures, personal conflict or an inability to adapt to changing markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Below them, a large circular opening had appeared in the largest building’s roof, and three hovercars rose up through the gap in quick succession, screaming toward the city.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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