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succeed

[suhk-seed] / səkˈsid /




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Oil prices were edging down early on Tuesday as President Donald Trump appeared to succeed in persuading Israel and Iran to pause fighting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This was in response to his grandfather’s quotation: “You can never succeed when you have hate on your mind.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The decision says Judge Brown is likely to succeed on his due process claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Creating inclusive workplaces where people with epilepsy can succeed is not only beneficial to the people with epilepsy, but also the employer," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Celia understands what it takes to succeed because success hasn’t always come easily to her, in school at least.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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