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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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Every retailer today wants its own version of the Costco private-label success story Kirkland.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

"Modern breast cancer treatment is a remarkable success story," she said.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

He could be the next success story from Nigeria, where he was born and lived until coming to the area as a freshman while living with a host family, the Franklins.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

"What we've done in Awka-Etiti is one very good example of a success story where people have taken charge of what's going on in their environment. That makes us happy."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

It’s a success story about a poodle mix that was adopted and lives with a family.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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