succession
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Her death leaves the question of the succession in Thailand unanswered, and the severity of the country's lese majeste law rules out any public discussion of it.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
For years, USC relied on brand equity and tradition while its athletic department was sacked by controversy and a succession of questionable hires that included former Trojan football All-Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
I circled “Freebird,” “Night Moves,” “Waterloo” and “Delta Dawn” in quick succession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
From the kitchen my mother brought forth the succession of dishes: lentils with fried onions, green beans with coconut, fish cooked with raisins in a yogurt sauce.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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