succeeded

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Texas has succeeded this tournament with a lockdown defensive effort, but its shooting has gotten better throughout, led by Rori Harmon and Booker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Millennial women, raised on platitudes that one person could change the world, really tried—and some of them, thank the goddesses, succeeded.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Tottenham have suffered five defeats in seven matches in all competitions since Tudor succeeded the sacked Thomas Frank on 14 February, on a deal until the end of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Since then, presidents have largely succeeded in hunting down and eliminating these pariahs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Nevertheless, his deceptions always succeeded to his heart’s desire, since he knew this aspect of the world very well.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli