- present participle of succeed.
succeeding
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But the coaches know they have someone passionate about succeeding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Departing alone from Pakistan, he tried a dozen times to cross into Europe via Greece then Bulgaria before succeeding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The 35-year-old, speaking on the For the Love of Cricket, external podcast, also expressed surprise at Harry Brook not succeeding him as England Test captain and concern for Joe Root being appointed to the role.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Jejurikar was also named to the additional post of chairman, succeeding Jon Moeller, who will retire in August after nearly 40 years with the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It was clear that he was getting better and better with each succeeding game, his fumbling, bumbling performance in the season opener a laughable memory.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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