successor
Example Sentences
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Prolonging the Justice Department’s investigation could delay Senate approval of his successor and revive investor angst over the central bank’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Under Fed regulations, the chair can serve “pro tempore” if a successor hasn’t been installed.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Powell's term expires on 15 May, but he is planning to remain in post until his successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
I would like for Mayor Karen Bass, or her successor, to do one of two things:
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
That example is straightforward, but consider this one: the apostle Peter had authority over the Church; the pope is Peter’s successor; therefore the pope has authority over the Church.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing successor
The Giver
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"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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The City of Ember
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