Sentence examples for successful took from inspiring English sources

The announcement last month that the controversial $105m£64m4m) trial carried out in Thailand had unexpectedly been successful took experts by surprise and sparked excitement around the world amid speculation that the steady spread of HIV/Aids could before long be checked.

In 2000 he again ran for the House of Representatives and this time was successful, taking office the following year.

It comprehensively fails to acknowledge harm reduction and regulatory innovations – many of them successful – taking place around the world.

In this they were only partially successful, taking the score from 267 for two to 465 before they were all out on the stroke of tea.

To be successful takes creativity, flexibility, self-control, and discipline.

So when the nibbles come — and they will come if you are successful — take all the meetings in order to learn.

The DVD sales for the film were successful, taking in over $200 million for 2001.

This assault was more successful, taking some prisoners, and almost succeeded in reaching the bridge.

He was very successful, taking over 100 wickets at a low cost.

Egbert, however, was more successful, taking and holding the throne of Wessex in 802.

The following year he was more successful, taking 31 wickets at just 14 runs each.