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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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With reading and math scores sagging across the country, Mississippi stands out as a rare education success story.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 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

There are now around 30 breeding pairs of puffins, which is being seen as a real success story.

From BBC Aug. 15, 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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