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superseder

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Definition of superseder

as in successor

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In 1999, Vladimir Putin became prime minister of Russia, chosen by President Yeltsin as his successor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Neither Washington nor Beijing benefits from losing control of systems capable of autonomous replication, accelerating the development of their own successors, evading oversight, or enabling catastrophic biological or cyber harm.

— Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of successor

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If the claim is approved, the company pays toward the repair or replacement up to the plan’s coverage limit.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
An examination of half of the building’s 278 panels reportedly revealed that 46 had severe structural corrosion and 93 had mild-to-moderate corrosion; one third of them requires immediate replacement.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of replacement

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Cubs designated hitter Michael Conforto homered to center to lead off the third, and Ian Happ hit a two-run single to push the lead to 3-0.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
With one out and no one on base, Mariners designated hitter Dominic Canzone hit a weak dribbler toward the pitcher's mound.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of designated hitter

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Presented in collaboration with Cinématographe, a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Earlier, two mathematicians rushed out work solving crucial sub-questions, with one, Tristan Buckmaster, accusing OpenAI of muscling in on their work.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sub

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Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel last week following further US strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the fighting in Yemen, sparking protests around the world as people demand government action and economic relief.

— Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Ashby entered the week as a 13-game winner while working 80 innings in 69 relief appearances plus one start.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of relief

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The Fever guard will be a necessary backup to Gray for the 2028 Games.

— Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Extensive lines backed up at Kauai's primary airport as people tried to leave the island; state officials said the airport was operating on a lone backup generator because a second generator was damaged by the storm.

— GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

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