success story
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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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