- 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
TFG secured a deal for 99.5% of the club, succeeding former owner Farhad Moshiri in 2024 after Everton had fallen into financial crisis.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
Diageo DGE -0.34%decrease; red down pointing triangle named WPP WPP -0.94%decrease; red down pointing triangle finance chief Joanne Wilson as its next chief financial officer, succeeding Nik Jhangiani.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
About what it’s like trying to keep the anger inside, but never succeeding.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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