succession
Example Sentences
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Once it became clear that both of those expulsion votes would likely succeed, the two men resigned in quick succession.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Thanks to a succession of bosses she called “angels,” she stayed in public education.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Being part of NBCUniversal has brought other benefits, too, particularly as Telemundo’s main competitor, Univision, has struggled under a succession of ownership groups.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Our executive succession plan has recently been tested and proven successful, as changes at the top of the company were managed smoothly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Manny’s avatar switches weapons in quick succession, tossing everything he’s got at the enemy troops.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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