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succeed

[suhk-seed] / səkˈsid /




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He expressed confidence that the retail group’s “North Star” transformation strategy can succeed, despite headwinds such as inflation hitting consumers’ disposable income.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Sykes said she granted the motion because the detainees were likely to succeed on claims that the government violated their constitutional and disability rights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Appointed in 2025 to succeed Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld's discreet successor, Blazy landed one of the biggest jobs in fashion aged just 40.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

For the stores to succeed, Levi’s will need real-estate and merchandising expertise it didn’t need before and for consumers squeezed by higher gas and other prices to keep making purchases in stores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

“Grandmother laughed and said, ‘What makes you think you’ll succeed when everyone else fails?’

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

She succeeds Jeff Baker, who will now focus on menu strategy as vice president of category management and culinary innovation, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"God willing, if it succeeds we will continue in other key regions," he said announcing the plan Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Scientists have identified a hidden factor that can determine whether a chemical reaction succeeds or fails.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Madigan succeeds Andrew Guzman, who is returning to the Gould School of Law faculty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

“If this plan succeeds, you won’t be imprisoned for life anymore. You’ll recover and you’ll go free. So it’s in your best interest to help me.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Scientists knew that whoever succeeded could gain an unprecedented military advantage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Bajaria, who had been at Netflix for a decade, will be succeeded by Peter Rice, a former executive at 21st Century Fox and Disney, Netflix said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Zacharia succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August after becoming one of the most prominent public defenders of Trump's second administration.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Rwanda, which has signed a 10-year deal to host an African Grand Prix from the "early 2030s", has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

When the battle was over, the British had succeeded in capturing just 1,200 yards of ground and what was now the ghost village of Neuve-Chapelle, while suffering more than 11,000 casualties.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

It was an abrupt test for a leader succeeding Ann Philbin, who retired in 2024 after transforming the Hammer over a quarter-century through inventive exhibitions and high-profile expansion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

“The Swan” was not a singular occurrence, then, but part of an era hawking cosmetic improvement, whether surgical or noninvasive, as the key to succeeding at life.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

German Gen. Carsten Breuer will take over as chair of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s military committee from July, succeeding Italian Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

While the Old Trafford job appeared to be too much for Moyes to handle, lasting only 10 months before being sacked, Maresca seems to be embracing the "challenge" and "privilege" of succeeding Guardiola.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“She’s not a stricken deer anyway,” said Ned, trying to be witty, and succeeding as well as very young gentlemen usually do.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott


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