Sentence examples for succeeding their from inspiring English sources

But she noted that while there's been a rich history of widows succeeding their husbands in office, there's been a less noteworthy one of wives following in the footsteps of spouses still alive.

Ms. Karimova-Tillyaeva, the younger sister, who is 35, told the BBC that her older sister should forget about becoming president of Uzbekistan because her odds of succeeding their father were minuscule.

Goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo, who has become a regular after succeeding their late club captain Senzo Meyiwa last October, foiled several Kaloum attempts to equalise.

That plan could have given the Marriott family 45% voting control, compared with the 21% it owns and given the kids of the CEO, J.W. (Bill) Marriott Jr., a clearer shot at succeeding their dad.

That plan could have given the Marriott family 45% voting control, compared with the 21% it owns and given the kids of Chief Executive J.W. (Bill) Marriott Jr. a clearer shot at succeeding their dad.

The fact that many women first achieved office by succeeding their spouses doesn't mean those women were unqualified for their posts.

If they succeed, their basic costs are covered.

When they succeed, their peers chalk it up to "being Asian".

Women may also be admitted to the priesthood, and widows often succeed their husbands.

If they succeed, their method will start looking very serious indeed.

The significance of Arsenal's opportunity to succeed their club as Premier League champions is inescapable.