Definition of "predecessors" []

• Plural form of predecessor. (noun)

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• "One of the greatest advantages modern man has over our predecessors is access to modern dental care and, combined with dietary changes and advances in medical care, is largely responsible for our much increased life expectancy."
• "So I guess the charts, reports and numbers provided by ThinkProgress in previous posts showing that Obama has gotten plenty done in his first year and more so than his predecessors is not enough?"
• "RAZ: When you compare President Obama to his predecessors, is he doing anything wrong when it comes to trying to tell his narrative in the story of what his administration has been able to do?"