He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) I will handle this side of the castle. Yes, sir! Hey Dean, on second thoughts, tell Professor McGonagall we might need one or two more wands this side. It is the quality of one's convictions that determine his success... ... not the number of followers. Who said that? Me. You okay, Freddie? Yeah. (..)2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2