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succeeding

[suhk-see-ding]

adjective

  1. being that which follows; subsequent; ensuing.

    laws to benefit succeeding generations.

    Synonyms: ,
    Antonyms: , ,


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Other Word Forms

  • succeedingly adverb
  • unsucceeding adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of succeeding1

First recorded in 1555–65; succeed + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

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It was galling for Mr Varvill "because we were turning it around with an improved engine. Just as we were getting close to succeeding we failed. That's a uniquely British characteristic."

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That’s a lie that they sell, because it's something that we as Americans like to believe, that we are individually capable of succeeding, and nothing can stop us.”

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Reflecting on leading the club to a 20th top-flight title in his first year since succeeding Jurgen Klopp, the Dutchman told BBC Sport of his pride it had been achieved despite some challenges.

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Lobby group AfriForum filed an appeal against the ruling, but South Africa's highest court refused to hear the case, saying it had little chance of succeeding.

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And she hopes to see other women succeeding in the industry.

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