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as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the couple purchased some land, and in the course of the succeeding year built a house on it
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
that land remained in the family for five succeeding generations
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as in going
to turn out as planned or desired
the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product
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as in flourishing
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience
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as in following
to come after in time
only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president
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Recent Examples of succeeding
Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Each of these b-girls have more words of advice and encouragement for the next generation than can be relayed here, ranging from overcoming fear, to succeeding in life in a well-rounded way, to enjoying the process, having fun, and being in the moment.
—Jason Pu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Celine has named Michael Rider its new artistic director, succeeding Hedi Slimane.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
The actor is also succeeding in the music world, if only in a small, but unexpected, way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
For incremental talks to have any chance of succeeding, the Petro administration needs to take two important steps.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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Although Mayo is off to a 1-3 start, Edelman argues that the Patriots' isn't the best one when factoring in their personnel and the fact that the first-year head coach is succeeding arguably the best ever in Bill Belichick.
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In addition to a new Radisson hotel in Benin City gearing up to welcome travelers next year, the brand is set to open new properties in Abuja and Lagos.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Wynn Grid Club will be rolled out to other race cities Abu Dhabi, Monaco and Shanghai starting next year.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Run defense stinks Green Bay rushed for 102 yards in the first half, breaking a streak of three consecutive games in which the Dolphins allowed their opponent fewer than 100 yards rushing.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Max Verstappen has romped to four consecutive drivers’ titles, his latest confirmed with a fifth-place finish at last week’s race in Las Vegas, while the Dutchman’s Red Bull team has captured the previous two constructors’ titles.Aleks Klosok, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Southport has extended its deadline to consummate a business combination to September 30, 2025, following stockholder approval of the Third Extension Amendment Proposal and the Redemption Limitation Amendment Proposal.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On September 16, 2024, Bayview Acquisition Corp extended the deadline for completing its initial business combination to June 19, 2025, following a shareholder vote.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On Medicare, Trump released four successive annual budgets that proposed cutting Medicare.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some farmers have welcomed those moves, but many feel goodwill was squandered through missteps by successive governments, a failure of subsidies to keep up with inflation, and new trade deals with countries including Australia and New Zealand that have opened the door to cheap imports.Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren’t looking for that.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, there was a lot else clicking for the Hawks on a night the breaks seemed to fall their way.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Biden is expected to tout the billions of dollars the administration has directed to replacing lead pipes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a White House official said.Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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The city has estimated the cost of replacing all lead service lines on both public and private property at nearly $800 million.Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Asking someone for something and then not delivering quickly is the ultimate momentum killer.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Of 15 relocations attempted in Australia over the last 20-odd years, seven populations are holding on and three are thriving.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Africa has a thriving AI industry, with developers applying the technology in incredibly creative, groundbreaking ways to solve specific local challenges – with healthcare a particular focus.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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