succeeding

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When I was in my 20s, the only thing that mattered was being a good comedy writer and succeeding, and one day maybe being able to create my own shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“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

Clare Haughey, the former convener of the health committee, is seen as the SNP leadership's top pick, while long-time backbench MSP Stuart McMillan is believed to have an outside chance to succeeding Johnstone.

From BBC • May 14, 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

We worked hard that first day, but on each succeeding day Kleynhans pushed us harder.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela