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| banner |
more successful than usual; outstanding. [1/3 definitions] |
| cope1 |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| drawback |
a thing that keeps something from being good or successful; flaw. |
| feedback |
the opinions, corrections, or comments that are made after being presented with something. Such comments have been asked for by someone who is interested in knowing whether the thing presented is acceptable, helpful, or successful. [1/2 definitions] |
| high jump |
a contest in which each person jumps over a bar which is raised after each successful jump. |
| hit |
the batter's successful contact with the ball so as to reach a base in a baseball game. [1/9 definitions] |
| if worse comes to worst |
if the worst happens; if no other way is successful. |
| nationalism |
devotion to one's own nation; desire for one's nation to be successful or independent; patriotism. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. [1/2 definitions] |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| resolve |
to deal with in a successful way; settle. [1/3 definitions] |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. [1/2 definitions] |
| winning |
being the one that wins; successful or victorious. [1/3 definitions] |
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