successful
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If successful, the technology could help small satellites venture far beyond Earth orbit.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
But he maintains that a successful debut will create excitement in the market following its IPO, creating a boon for other stocks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A successful margin recovery would likely bring investors back quickly, since the company’s top-line growth remains healthy.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
India has set a target to put people on the moon by around 2040, following the successful landing of its Chandrayaan-3 mission near the lunar south pole in 2023.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Speeding after the other planes in the air, Raisa managed to chase close behind one of the men’s La-5s, a successful attack position, even though she wasn’t going to shoot at him.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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