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What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write. A businessman

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What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.

A businessman

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Earning substantial earnings, obtaining a large contract, or having a customer make a lot of money generating a large profit and attaining his business goal.

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Chapter 4.1: What is Success ? - Warming up! [Page 95]

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Balbharati My English Coursebook Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4.1 What is Success ?
Warming up! | Q 2. (b) | Page 95

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