Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a successful manner; with a favorable termination of what is attempted; prosperously; favorably.
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- adverb In a
successful manner; withsuccess ; withoutfailing .
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- adverb with success; in a successful manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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There were a few scuff marks on the surface, after Rafael Nadal had begun the defense of his title successfully and Francesca Schiavone and Jelena Dokic, chased off by the showers, returned to complete their task, with the Italian prevailing in three sets.
Murray Raises the Roof Neil Harman 2011
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Alinghi became the first European winner in 2003 and defended the title successfully four years later.
Bloomberg 2010
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In the same period Barça have had two managers, Frank Rijkaard and Guardiola, and now they bear down on their third Champions League success in five years and the likelihood of becoming the first team to defend the title successfully in its 17-year-old league and knockout format.
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He defended the title successfully a total of six times, before vacating it when he ascended to the welterweight division.
WN.com - Articles related to Art of War: Floyd Mayweather's incentive to sign late 2010
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Alinghi became the first European winner in 2003 and defended the title successfully four years later.
Bloomberg 2010
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Alinghi became the first European winner in 2003 and defended the title successfully four years later.
Bloomberg 2010
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In the same period Barça have had two managers, Frank Rijkaard and Guardiola, and now they bear down on their third Champions League success in five years and the likelihood of becoming the first team to defend the title successfully in its 17-year-old league and knockout format.
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Alinghi became the first European winner in 2003 and defended the title successfully four years later.
Bloomberg 2010
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Serena is, of course, looking to defend her title successfully, something she's done before, in 2003, and something only four other women have done: Billie Jean King, Martina
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Montes defended his title successfully against the Philippines Fernando Lumacad, winning in a ten round shutout on November 28, 2009.
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