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Some brief success from the challenger only seemed to spring Benavidez into action in the sixth.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

Despite the ride-sharing program’s brief success, no one is responsible for maintaining the charging infrastructure.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2023

Fans dazzled by Sampson’s brief success had trouble digesting the defeats.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2017

Nonetheless, during its brief success, the Knights illustrated the potential for success with their model of “industrial unionism,” which welcomed workers from all trades.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014

He saw, too, that the Matabele had noted their brief success, and were rushing forward with redoubled energy and shouts of exultation to secure at any rate this one victim.

From The Triumph of Hilary Blachland by Bertram Mitford




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