- present participle of succeed.
succeeding
Example Sentences
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Throughout Stokes' tenure as England captain, the question loomed of how anyone would eventually go about succeeding him.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Parton and my mom taught that literacy was key to succeeding — Mami regularly took us to the library, while Dolly created a nonprofit that provides free books to young children, including Spanish-language options.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The post-Pep Guardiola era has begun at Manchester City under Enzo Maresca, while Andoni Iraola got his first taste of action as Liverpool manager after succeeding sacked Arne Slot.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance returned to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republicans in November's crucial midterm elections -- and test his own hopes of succeeding Donald Trump in 2028.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Pete studied the picture of Nicole, her mother and me in the diner parking lot, doing our best to hide behind Mrs. Castro’s umbrella and only half succeeding.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
