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succeed

[suhk-seed] / səkˈsid /




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The team is picked on togetherness and balance, but still has the star quality to succeed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The project's demise comes despite both Merz and Macron insisting publicly they were determined for it to succeed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Murphy, who teaches biomedical sciences at the University of North Dakota’s medical school, ultimately did not succeed at reforming the state’s ban.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Those who want to see this administration succeed should want the best of the best pouring in with new ideas, focus, and a determination to squeeze out every reform in the time left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"If he is not," Val replied stolidly, "he soon will be. And Rin with him. He is on the Mountain, alone. He cannot succeed now. And he cannot survive."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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