- present tense form of succeed (3rd person singular).
succeeds
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If neither candidate succeeds in forming a government, another election must be held.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
He succeeds Peter Alexander, who left “Saturday Today” in March to become a daytime anchor at MS NOW.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
That means Washington would face a more capable arsenal and stiffer terms if the administration succeeds in engaging Pyongyang in negotiations about its weapons program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Jackson succeeds Claude Russ, who stepped in as FedEx’s interim chief financial officer in June after John Dietrich stepped down following the spinoff of FedEx Freight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
"Stannis cannot take the throne without your help. If you're wise, you'll make certain Joffrey succeeds."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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