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as in series
a series of things, people, events, or actions arranged or happening one after another
He experienced a succession of car repairs that set him back thousands of dollars.
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as in descent
the order of people in a family
The prince is third in the line of succession to the throne.
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Recent Examples of succession
In quick succession, USC erased a 17-point deficit behind its quarterback’s cannon right arm.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Their predictions range from speculating about Disney CEO Bob Iger’s succession to the future of Comcast and The Washington Post.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
As House speaker, Musk would be second in the line of presidential succession, after the vice president.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Quartz’s Francisco Velasquez explains how the family’s succession plans are unfolding.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Their predictions range from speculating about Disney CEO Bob Iger’s succession to the future of Comcast and The Washington Post.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
As House speaker, Musk would be second in the line of presidential succession, after the vice president.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Quartz’s Francisco Velasquez explains how the family’s succession plans are unfolding.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the Nuggets also defeating the Heat in Denver on Nov. 8 earlier this season, the Nuggets have now swept their two-game regular-season series against the Heat in five straight seasons.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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The fanfare only grew when DiVincenzo drilled game-winning 3-pointers in Game 2 of the Knicks’ first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers and in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Indiana Pacers.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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The head coach, whose father is Black and mother is South Korean, according to CBS, is also the first head coach of Asian descent to lead his team in the college football national title game.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Seeing a woman of Asian descent confidently addressing such a large audience was inspiring.Eva Kurima, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tangent The Gallup poll is the latest in a string of rough poll results for the outgoing Biden administration.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Residents are also put at risk from the freezing temperatures; last week, hypothermia warnings were issued for a string of states as the mercury plunged.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The bar traces its lineage back to a different name and location.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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The reference 5370 represents a new generation of an important lineage for Patek Philippe.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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YouTube star reveals Christmas Day engagement Gypsy Rose Blanchard gives birth to first baby, a year after prison release Surprise!Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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This philosophy gave birth to one of the greatest country music—or any genre—hits of all time.Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
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The state is trying to reinvigorate its signature race, the Preakness Stakes, with a weeks-long festival announced in December by Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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By addressing diverse needs across race, gender and abilities, interactive education tools can foster collaboration and transparency.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Zoologist Charles Davenport created the Cold Spring Harbor Eugenics Record Office in 1910 to pursue his interests in evolution, breeding and human heredity.Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Genetics, heredity, or health conditions may determine the characteristics defining these groups.Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Succession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succession. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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