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]
(..) - Go with God. - Come back a man. - Fortune favors the brave. - Bombs away. Gentlemen, might I remind you that my odds of success... ...dramatically improve with each attempt? This is going to be classic. Maybe you want to buy me a drink. I don't know what I'm required to say... (..)2001 A Beautiful Mind