Word: predecessor
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...offended." However, in diplomatic circles, the scandal is seen as emanating from an independent judicial system that has inadvertently put a brake on the warming relations that Washington hoped to enjoy with Fernandez, who is perceived to be more moderate in her support for Chavez than her husband and predecessor Nestor Kirchner...
...frustrated older sister Ruby? My favorite will always remain “Max’s Birthday,” in which the easily frightened Max runs away from his own birthday presents. 3. Peggy Parish, “Amelia Bedelia”: This series was the funny, smart predecessor to “Mary Poppins” and “The Nanny.” The books follow the woes of Amelia, maid for the wealthy Rogers family, who always interprets her employers’ instructions far too literally and risks her job in the ensuing chaos. Luckily...
...Prince homage. But everything that made “Corvette” top-shelf pop is missing here. The-Dream doesn’t have Prince’s vocal chops, and “Fast Car” can’t match the feverish intensity of its predecessor. Not to mention the fact that “Corvette” was, plain and simple, well written. Prince created an emotionally real narrator; his babymakin’ music was frequently campy, but it never felt forced and was heartfelt even when it wasn’t profound. The-Dream?...
...Although Faust said she has not committed the University to a dramatic change in planning, she appears to be taking a more consultative approach to the expansion compared with her predecessor, Lawrence. H. Summers...
...students—across an incredibly diverse and excellent set of programs—to really enhance the work of the graduate school. It has always been at the core of what I have done as a member of the faculty,” he said.As for his predecessor, Brandt said he only has tremendous respect.“She will be a tough act to follow,” he said.After stepping down, Skocpol said she will go on leave to work on the projects she was unable to address during her tenure as GSAS dean?...