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[suhk-ses] / səkˈsɛs /


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I watched Muslim American life become louder and more assured, as actors like Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer modeled success in entertainment.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026

For Baglow, who worked on the original GTA and is now a leading voice in Scotland's games industry, the continued success of the franchise shows the strength of the sector.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

With success rates often below 1%, this room has been their second home for months or even years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

"The fact that not only has it achieved the success it has, but it's still being made here in Scotland, should be seen and championed as our biggest cultural export ever," he says.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

I look away from him, not wanting him to see the regret that still hides under the surface of my success.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Most bets lose, and a few huge successes pay for everything.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Gene therapies have already achieved important successes against conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy and sickle cell disease.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The United States, who came into the match on the back of five-match winning run that includes successes over Ireland and South Africa, hung tough however.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Capra achieved many of his greatest successes in the employ of Columbia Pictures studio head Harry Cohn, a profane, hard-boiled character who operated by instinct and ruled by fear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Long glowing reports of the successes of the German army on its various fronts.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom


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