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succession

[suhk-sesh-uhn] / səkˈsɛʃ ən /
NOUN
continuation
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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

Schmidt indicated that the question of his succession would be on the agenda of the next meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in early June.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

For most of its history, Laird & Co. stuck with a simple method of succession planning: The majority owner picked a top boss from inside the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

By analysing verified footage, social media posts and satellite imagery and comparing these with eyewitness accounts, we have identified at least five strikes that hit Hay el Sellom in quick succession.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The Five Nations recorded the succession of council members with a combination of pegs and carved images on long wooden cylinders called Condolence Canes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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