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.
(..) except I don't ride around in a comfortable bloody chariot! What you have to learn, Ivar, is that if you break up this brotherhood, we shall not succeed. We have many challenges ahead of us. So, if you want to keep arguing and whining like a little girl, then I suggest you leave. We don't need you. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19