succession
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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
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
"The topic at the moment is the milk price, but you've also got succession and people wanting to hand their farms on," she said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
From there, the other three failed in rapid succession.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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