succession
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Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Leading up to Abel’s succession, Berkshire had made moves to align related subsidiaries in its far-flung portfolio, last year bringing Helzberg Diamonds and Ben Bridge Jeweler under one chief executive.
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
They released a quick succession of albums — “Caught in the Act,” “Movin’ On” and “Hot on the Tracks” — catapulting the band to mainstream success.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Indignation, rage, indecision, agitation and much more crossed his face in rapid succession.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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