He had been with the company and its predecessor for more than 40 years.

If so, I think you should have a word with your predecessor.

We were not just dealing with predecessors of known groups.

Many of you might be more familiar with its predecessor, version 2.

I have a whole round of official calls and an interview with my predecessor.

But he parts with his controversial predecessor on several important points.

"Have you checked with your predecessors to see how they've done?"

If not, then they would merely be continuous with their predecessors.

But current ownership should not be confused with its predecessor.

The new chief executive did share one thing with his predecessor, though: he looked desperately tired.