succeeded

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When given a more complex version of the puzzle that it had not encountered before, the hybrid system still succeeded 78% of the time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 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

L.A. city’s pre-war smog boss was succeeded, in 1947, by the nation’s first pollution control district for the entire Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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