While some principalities prospered in their independence, less successful states were swallowed by stronger royal houses.

In the novel, the Paris Commune was one of many successful socialist states.

Nebraska is one of the least successful states at Miss USA, having only placed 10 times.

In terms of number of placements New Hampshire is one of the least successful states.

Wisconsin is one of the least successful states in the Miss USA system.

He also encouraged industrial development, and by the late 1970s, Louisiana was among the more successful states in recruiting new businesses and industries.

Illinois is one of the most successful states in the competition.

Three of these came in the 1980s, and made New Mexico one of the more successful states in that decade.

The resentment of America and the West is deep, even among leaders of relatively successful Muslim states.

The country is recognized as one of the most successful states in terms of luring investment.