- present participle of succeed.
succeeding
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It was an abrupt test for a leader succeeding Ann Philbin, who retired in 2024 after transforming the Hammer over a quarter-century through inventive exhibitions and high-profile expansion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“The Swan” was not a singular occurrence, then, but part of an era hawking cosmetic improvement, whether surgical or noninvasive, as the key to succeeding at life.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
Many of the images are succeeding in drawing attention — but for reasons that have little to do with whetting diners’ appetites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
While the Old Trafford job appeared to be too much for Moyes to handle, lasting only 10 months before being sacked, Maresca seems to be embracing the "challenge" and "privilege" of succeeding Guardiola.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
I guess we’ve succeeding in getting some attention.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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