successful
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Successful efforts to curb inflation could pay off for home buyers in search of lower mortgage rates, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Successful local counterattacks are boosting morale, said the commander of a drone unit in Ukraine’s Presidential Brigade fighting on the southern front.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Successful trades regularly produce 100% or greater returns with limited risk.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Successful applicants would receive the £300 payment directly into their bank accounts, a spokesperson added.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Successful black families were moving to the suburbs, but their kids still wanted to have block parties and stay connected to the culture of the townships, so they’d book us to play their parties.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
Vocabulary lists containing successful
Power Suffix: -ful
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