He said he knew that his predecessors used to build basins into the floor of their churches for what he called a "water mass."

That, of course, is the same argument that his predecessors have often used to justify similar budget strategies.

I was hoping, Ed, to use you in much the same way that my predecessor used you to resolve the Mexican problem.

No foot-marks being visible, he decided that his unbearded predecessor must have used the door.

He sold the expensive limousine his predecessor had used.

My predecessor used to rub lemon zest inside his nostrils to keep out the smell.

Mr. Halpin said he followed a practice his predecessors had used.

By and large they were far from being the bold brave rascals that their predecessors of a decade or so ago had used to be.

His predecessors had used purely physical, learned skills-like this massage-for generations, driven by sharp senses and a clear mind.