having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition

used to refer to a state or situation in which something is very close to being achieved

to achieve more success or popularity

a list of experiences, achievements, or goals that a person wishes to accomplish or fulfill during their lifetime

from the point at which something began

to start something, especially in a successful way

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

used to say that the progress has been satisfactory up until this point

the start of something in a very favorable or promising way

to be doing very well or functioning effectively

to be close to achieving success or popularity, but not quite there yet

the middle stage or point in a process of achieving a desired result

to be making great progress

becoming increasingly successful with the passage of time

the most important part of something such as a project, task, etc.

to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

likely to achieve something as expected

in the process of progressing toward a particular goal

in a manner that increases the chances of achieving success