success

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Though “The Rules of Attraction” failed to have a broader cultural impact, it became a minor commercial success and a brief staple of early millennium gay culture, achieving the cult status it was destined for.

From Salon

Defeat left England still searching for a first major away success under coach Steve Borthwick and with only a handful of chances left for such a win before the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

From Barron's

The novel and others in the genre caught fire in 2022, fueled by the success of “Icebreaker” by British author Hannah Grace.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month, Raman tried without success to put a measure on the June 2 ballot that would have scaled back the types of properties covered by the tax, in hopes of jump-starting apartment construction.

From Los Angeles Times

Rebecca Yarros has found success with books including Onyx Storm, part of her Empyrean series which is currently being adapted for TV.

From BBC