as in successor
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Just over a year ago, Bradley ignited his senior career with a run of form that brought him into the conversation as a potential Alexander-Arnold successor, including a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory against Chelsea in the January.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Their sole plausible successor, J.J.’s son, John, died suddenly at age 53 in 1962, a year ahead of his senescent father, who was never told of his death.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native, would be the obvious replacement if the team chose to make a move.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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After watching Lemina flounder as a substitute in the 3-0 home loss against Nottingham Forest on January 6 — his first appearance for the new coach after injury — Pereira removed him from his first-team plans.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Rodriguez made his season debut for the Timbers as a second-half substitute.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brandon Lockridge was hitless (0-for-2) for the first time in seven games but did have a sacrifice bunt, which is a crucial tool for a player who would be primarily a defensive replacement in the outfield, pinch runner and situational pinch hitter.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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These moments aren’t new to awards shows; Sandler has become a pinch hitter for live TV lately, and practically every Oscars host calls out how long the ceremony runs.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the fifth, Tigers designated hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy got aboard with a leadoff walk.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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One of those free agents is designated hitter JD Martinez.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Unused subs were: Ian Fray, Marcelo Weigandt, Fafa Picault, Drake Callender, David Martinez and Allen Obando.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The United Kingdom's National Oceanography Centre was testing the sub, which was named Boaty McBoatface in a viral online poll in 2016, when mooring for the camera system got tangled in its propeller, the center said in a statement Monday.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each year looking for relief, according to a recent research review published in the journal The Laryngoscope.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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For the last year, individuals and businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton qualify for tax relief, as well as disaster victims in parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Alaska.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, the Sky don’t have a true backup at the 4 position for when Angel Reese isn’t on the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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At this point in the draft, the Steelers would be throwing a dart at a backup.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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