succeeding

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When I was in my 20s, the only thing that mattered was being a good comedy writer and succeeding, and one day maybe being able to create my own shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Luis Enrique worked with Barcelona's junior teams under Guardiola before succeeding him and winning the Champions League in 2015.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Since succeeding Bob Iger in March, D’Amaro has pushed the company to use technology to move faster and reach customers online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Apparently Dr. Schultz, who was running the lessons, did not realize how well they were succeeding.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien