as in successor
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If Starmer chooses to step aside, or is ousted, his successor would become Britain’s sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026 -
The role was played by Steve McQueen in the 1960 film, with Chris Pratt portraying the spiritual successor character Joshua Faraday in Antoine Fuqua’s 2016 remake.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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His inheritor would truly get the movement going.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The inheritors of this wealth expect personalization, speed and seamless digital experiences.—
Bill Capuzzi,
Forbes.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Each eligible claimant will receive a share of the settlement fund.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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To continue receiving aid, claimants must log into the system every two weeks to request benefits and document job search activities.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The project was shaped by Kristian Stark, son and heir apparent to the Chrome Hearts brand, and his relationship with DB Group founder David Berokas.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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His clients at the security firm had designated the judge as the heir apparent to Moïse after abandoning a South Florida pastor in his months-long quest for the presidency.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The representative said that the club remedied the citations within 48 hours and passed its next inspection, though the downstairs kitchen remains closed due to renovations.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The arrangement endured until Warhol’s death in 1987, and would see Bischofberger introduce his work to megacollectors including American publishing baron Peter Brant and Greek shipping heir Philippe Niarchos.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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In his opening remarks, Levine described Brunson as the ideal heir to Moore’s legacy as a comedy star and entertainment icon.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The old immigrants are likely to remain—in the manner of the occasional Wasp legatee (Wagner, Lindsay) who poked in during the buoyant sixties—more visitors to wars over civic power than victors in them.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump and allies, meanwhile, often cast him as legatee of Reagan.—
David Jackson,
USA TODAY,
8 Sep. 2024
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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With Singapore restricting the number of expatriates, the UAE has also been a major beneficiary as some international banks relocate part of their operations.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Succeeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeder. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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