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as in prosperous
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the play had a successful run on Broadway
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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Recent Examples of successful
However, with the emergence of cloud computing, AI and data analytics, law firms are now being forced to modernize and chart a successful path forward by navigating different opportunities and challenges in legal technology.
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Chad Sands, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The most successful leaders do not lead from ivory towers.
—James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The prequel series was first announced in early 2023 amid Showtime’s plans to expand its successful franchises.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
And in working with Ribbit, Walmart picked an investor that counts fintech darlings like Coinbase Global Inc., Revolut and Robinhood Markets Inc. among its successful investments.
—Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (wpns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Chad Sands, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The most successful leaders do not lead from ivory towers.
—James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The prequel series was first announced in early 2023 amid Showtime’s plans to expand its successful franchises.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
And in working with Ribbit, Walmart picked an investor that counts fintech darlings like Coinbase Global Inc., Revolut and Robinhood Markets Inc. among its successful investments.
—Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (wpns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Darius Slay batted down Bryce Young’s fourth-down attempt two plays later, securing the ninth-straight victory for an 11-2 team that just got a sneak preview of how its promising season can end.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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While yaks typically have dark brown coats, some are gray, and the rarest of all are golden brown or white.Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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