succeeding
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the initial years of the post-Cold War era, that effort seemed to be succeeding.
"It's not because Kemi is failing that he's done this. It's because she's succeeding", say one in the shadow cabinet.
From BBC
Many believe that after Alexios died, Anna unsuccessfully plotted to prevent her brother, John, from succeeding their father.
Abel assumed the post on Jan. 1, succeeding Buffett, who retired at the age of 95 at the end of last year.
Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed has been elected executive chairman, succeeding D. James Umpleby III who will retire effective April 1.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
