successor
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What impact do you think the investigation of Powell will have on selecting his successor?
Lucas, who directed the original 1977 “Star Wars” and retained ownership of the brand, hired his friend Kennedy as his successor in 2012.
Schmid didn’t address the issue of successors to current Chair Jerome Powell or the DOJ’s subpoenas, but noted that part of what has made the U.S. so successful economically has been its decentralized federal system.
Collins, whose career saw him lead the team during its 60th anniversary season, as well as a five-week tour of Canada, wished his successor well.
From BBC
He may be tempted by the same template of removing Khamenei, and hoping for better luck with a more pliable successor, diplomats and Iran watchers say.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
