But he called the attack a success nonetheless and predicted more of the same.
Although not present himself, he later called the turnout a success.
Ready to call the mission a success and go home.
There was little loss of life on either side, but the mission could not be called a success.
The Economist called the speech a "success on several measures".
On the other hand, I obviously wouldn't call it a success, either.
So I think both the result and the process should be great to call something a success.
Though it's too early to call the company a success, it is off to a strong start.
Architectural Record called the hotel "a huge popular success" in large part because of the art program.
Others called the decision a success for the Administration.