successor
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Witness the manner in which trade liberalization in the European Economic Community and its successor, the European Union, brought unparalleled prosperity first to Western Europe and later to the former members of the Warsaw Pact.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
He added he intended to "retire" and would not seek to "influence" his successor, but said that "it is illusory to think that one can fade into the background".
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Presented by SAG-AFTRA, the 33rd Actor Awards are slated for Feb. 28, 2027, and its successor for Feb. 20, 2028.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The Giver needed a successor, and he had been chosen.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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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