Sentence Error Question, What's wrong?

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<p>Hey, I just have a little SE question, would be glad if anybody could provide
an instructive explanation.</p>

<p>A (It was) a Chinese grower who finally succeeded B (with adapting) the C (now familiar) orange tree D (to) the American climate. E (No error)</p>

<p>I chose E though I stumbled upon B. But what is the exact explanation for B?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>It's probably succeeded in adapting.</p>

<p>Am not sure though.
B is an eyesore anyhow; easily distinguishable.</p>

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<p>yeah, it is B because "with adapting" is an idiomatic error. One doesn't succeed with sports, they succeed in sports. Obviously, the same is true when using the verb adapt.</p>