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success

[suhk-ses] / səkˈsɛs /


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“For example, if you know the correct moon cycle to go fishing on, lay your nets on the right tide, at the right place, you will have a higher success rate.”

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

As recently as the 1990s, Thailand’s plunging birthrate was celebrated as a success by demographers worried about overpopulation and resource scarcity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation of "The Odyssey" has quickly become his latest box office success, capturing audiences and generating conversation around the world.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Despite their battles, Littler has won the past nine encounters between the pair, with Price's last success in their opening meeting of 2026.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

So, 11 + 4 = 15, which is a success.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

To truly compete with SpaceX, China will need to refine its technology and ensure that its breakthrough launch is backed up by future successes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

And the no-risk benefits of corporate-owned intellectual property became apparent in the early 2000s with the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” series, both enormous successes for Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Pro-democracy rebels embedded with them to secure notable successes, including a landmark 2023 combined offensive that advanced to the brink of Mandalay, Myanmar's second city.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

In a relatively short period of time, his losses have become successes.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Despite the defense’s successes in showing the shoddiness of the government’s case, the state was obdurately persistent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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