successful
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Those who have applied to university should be able to see whether they have been successful then too, as the Ucas Hub updates at the same time.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Consider a successful couple living in Beverly Hills, Calif., or Manhattan with a joint income of $5 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
We know him for his successful tenures as chief executive of that beloved company, which were highlighted by innovative storytelling, savvy investment and expansion — including into sports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at a reported $12.5 billion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
I lean closer to Jakob and whisper, “The work that’s being done at the Park. If we’re successful, we can help fight off these attacks.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing successful
Power Suffix: -ful
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