be successful
Example Sentences
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I didn’t care what anyone said, I knew that if I had Coach Jojo by my side and if I set my mind to it, I could be successful.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The buyer hoped to capitalize on superfan enthusiasm, but has yet to be successful with that.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“In order to do that, you need to be successful yourself.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
I think if you want to be successful, you kind of have to sacrifice that for a little bit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
You have to want to be successful more than you want to breathe.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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