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Only two foreign Premier League managers, Osvaldo Ardiles and Ruud Gullit, had preceded Wenger, who became a transformational figure with a revolutionary approach.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The most notable change was the departure of union vice president Alex Caputo-Pearl, who had preceded Myart-Cruz as union president.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Like the colleagues who had preceded her at the microphone, Pelosi asked for one minute to speak.

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022

Turner had preceded that with his own highlight-reel TD.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Two dozen of the chief rangers had preceded him, and were standing around the firepit in the center of the dirt floor while puddles collected about their boots.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin