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success

[suhk-ses] / səkˈsɛs /


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"Let Conor go home, spend some time with his family, enjoy the success he had this year," White said.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

The box office success of "Obsession" has been the subject of much debate in Hollywood as the industry continues working to boost theater audiences to levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Visibility at the apex of the sport can be vital to success at the high school and youth levels, which account for most of the 800,000 helmets sold each year.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Shelton's recent success has been a product of developing his defensive skills and improving his weaker backhand, but not being able to execute his damaging forehand in crucial moments against Zverev proved costly.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

“Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, only no regrets,” Seven said automatically, reciting one of her parents’ favorite Ravenskillian sayings.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

CEOs can’t take credit for the successes of A.I. while avoiding the negative externalities.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Tim Cook isn’t just passing the torch, he is handing over one of the corporate world’s biggest successes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

This fall’s Southern California theater offerings include New York successes such as “The Outsiders,” “Oh, Mary!” and “Purpose,” and the long-awaited L.A. area premiere of “Passing Strange.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

"I look back at my career and think how remarkable it has been. The highs, the lows, the failures, the disappointments and the successes."

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

And, of course, the grand failures are as entertaining as the great successes.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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