Example Sentences

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He is succeeding Rob Seminara, a longtime partner at the firm, who will remain in the region to support the transition before assuming new responsibilities for Apollo later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

A few days back, professor and historian Erik Baker joked that “‘Severance’ is succeeding by rediscovering the forgotten ancient knowledge that audiences enjoy it when things happen on the TV shows they watch.”

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

Does he think Dlala Nje is succeeding in its mission?

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

Zaslav said Max is succeeding at retaining subscribers, as it had its lowest “churn” rate in its history.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

It has had a noble response, and the work is succeeding beyond expectation.

From With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War by Sellers, William Edward