I tried to apologize but 'only succeeded in' making her angrier. [=all I did was make her angrier when I tried to apologize]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
The new model will 'succeed' [='replace'] the current one next spring.
(..) Be strong, Claire. Go to war. But I need you to leave. Leave the White House. Yes, I see. For this pardon to succeed, Francis, we need to appear to be estranged. I'm just being strategic. And where do you suggest I go? I'm not sure. The Naval Observatory? (..)2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13
(..) you're the only one who can. Francis, I could be impeached if I do that. No, no. Look, Davis and Usher, they're in a position to protect you. - They want you to succeed. - We can be sure of nothing, Francis. Everything going on with Doug, the leak still in the White House... No, that was me, too. (..)2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13