successor as

Frequency: 6.98.7 per million words

Used to specify the role or title the successor is taking.

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Examples (10)

  • Andrew Kirkham will be her successor as Chief Executive.
  • The new CEO's successor as head of marketing has been appointed.
  • She is expected to be named the successor as editor-in-chief.
  • The board is looking for a successor as the company's financial advisor.
  • Who will be his successor as team captain?
  • The current president's successor as leader of the opposition faces many challenges.
  • They are searching for a suitable successor as the project manager.
  • The announcement of the successor as the lead scientist is eagerly awaited.
  • The committee will decide on the successor as the chairman of the board.
  • We need to identify a strong successor as the head of department.