successor

Example Sentences

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Trump is considering nominating EPA head Lee Zeldin as Bondi’s successor, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

All of this means it's unlikely the station had begun exploring the process of finding a successor.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Powell’s nominated successor, Kevin Warsh, hasn’t yet been confirmed by the Senate.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He announced in January that he planned to step down again once a successor was identified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

She resumed editing the community newsletter because her successor gave it up.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times