be successful
Example Sentences
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"This is how an African dad looks at you when you pursue a career that goes against his wishes and you turn out to be successful," a chuckling Itauma reads aloud to BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I am such an enthusiast for rail and I really want this to be successful and just hearing these things makes it seem like we’re proceeding on a wing and a prayer.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
"We will only be successful if everyone in the company supports this plan," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
“If he’d been born in the U.S. he’d be the CEO of a company or some wunderkind. It’s sort of unfortunate he was born in the milieu that he was. He’d be successful anywhere.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
For the mission to be successful, Ken had to work quickly and leave no trace of his presence.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
