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success story

American  

noun

  1. an account of the achievement of success, fortune, or fame by someone or some enterprise.


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At the right price, with disciplined execution, it could become a rare success story in the world of Big Food mergers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s the slow-motion success story that made L.A.’s air not immaculate, but at least livable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

And the cast of British comedians and writers have huge shoes to fill as they try to create a transatlantic success story.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The Southeast Asian nation of 100 million is both an economic success story, boasting eight percent growth last year, and a repressive one-party state that often jails its critics.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

"Rani and Viji Ma'am are taking a walk together. As for finding your grandparents, that's the greatest success story of my career."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman