succeeding

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After succeeding his father as supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in theory sits at the top of Iran's theocratic system in a post-for-life with the final say on all significant policy matters.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Publicly, Trump says the talks are succeeding and that he retains military options should they fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Of those players to put their kick to the right, 72.4% have scored, with 71.1% netting when they go left - and only 61.6% succeeding with a central kick.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Nanosheet technology is the latest breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing, succeeding the FinFET architecture that powered most advanced chips over the last decade.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

About what it’s like trying to keep the anger inside, but never succeeding.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett