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Recent Examples of heir apparent
But what does all this mean for Jarren Duran, who has for some time been considered the heir apparent in center field?
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The heir apparent with no track record Bardella has never held national office.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Matthews is viewed as Houston’s heir apparent at second base in the wake of Jose Altuve’s switch to left field.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
As any outlet that covers Hollywood machinations knows, angry PR people working for top lieutenants call in a fury not only when their boss slips a rung on an executive power list but also when they are mentioned as a potential heir apparent.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The heir apparent with no track record Bardella has never held national office.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Matthews is viewed as Houston’s heir apparent at second base in the wake of Jose Altuve’s switch to left field.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
As any outlet that covers Hollywood machinations knows, angry PR people working for top lieutenants call in a fury not only when their boss slips a rung on an executive power list but also when they are mentioned as a potential heir apparent.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
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While Ram insisted the RHO was a distinct model for a different audience than the outgoing TRX, many saw is as the T-Rex’s successor.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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On May 8, the singer-songwriter was spotted in the crowd in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican, when Pope Leo XIV was elected as the late Pope Francis' successor.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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This week, benefits are set to be paid on June 25 to claimants born between the 21st and 31st of any calendar month.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Idaho law requires that tort claims against any state or local government agency be filed before the claimant can sue for damages.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2025
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Often the property has to be split between heirs, which delays and complicates the process.—
Maxim Lukyanov,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In the Mongolian wilds, a hunter’s heir, With his father, a bond so rare.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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If immigration enforcement officers seek to enter a limited-access healthcare area — such as patient rooms or closed wards — UCLA advises staff to contact their administrator and the medical center’s legal representative to review any warrants or subpoenas to determine whether entry is allowed.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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