succeeding

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“We really focus on succeeding and learning how to fail, so they can just get to the next pitch,” Inouye-Perez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Having joined Real initially on a three-year deal, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, he won 24 of his 34 games in charge.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Former Snap executive Derek Anderson is set to step in this week, succeeding Scott Schenkel and becoming the third finance chief under Gorin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett