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 really appreciate everything that your generation did for me. -It was our pleasure. -Well done. But sometimes it feels like no matter how much success I have, it's not gonna matter until I find the right guy. You really thought this guy was the one? I could have made it work. (..)2009 Up in the Air