I had respect for hereditary peers but only utter contempt for the present incumbents.

And he had family estates-if he could ever kick out the present incumbents.

The 12 permitted years would not begin until the initiative was passed, so few present incumbents would be much affected.

Wilkinson's reversal on his campaign promise not to seek succession for present incumbents damaged his reputation.

By the existing laws, the rank of admiral and vice admiral in the United States Navy will cease at the death of the present incumbents.

Those who replace them may, with a change of regime, be bolder than present incumbents in criticising the chairman.

Richard and Jane Craven-Smith-Milnes are the present incumbents.

New chiefs should be chosen; persons abler and more efficient than the present incumbents.

Equally, we must prepare for the next phase, as part of the approach whereby enlarging the EU is beneficial for both new arrivals and present incumbents.

All of us know we have to go forward and that the present incumbents in office are not the people responsible for these depredations.