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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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“I was like, ‘I can show people what a success story looks like.’”

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

“Screen Time” is the latest success story in the booming micro-drama genre that is sweeping Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Next is seen as a high street success story and a business that has evolved and adapted while its rivals from years gone by have gone to the wall.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Nebius isn’t as well-known as its nearest competitor, CoreWeave, which became a success story early in the artificial-intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

He thought about what Grover had said, that this could be the start of a real success story.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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