The above form of geometric distribution is used for modeling the number of trials until the first success.

By contrast, the following form of geometric distribution is used for modeling number of failures until the first success:

Until the success of The Go-Between he gained little commercial recognition.

Several early films misfired until the success of "The Omen."

But it was never considered very important until the success of the Super Tuscans in the 1980s spurred new interest in the grape.

The climbing history of K2 from the first attempt in 1902 until the Italian success in 1954.

She remained relatively poor until the success of "Irma la Douce".

But it was not until the success of "Platoon," he said, that he could begin to turn his intention into reality.

It was not until the success of his stand-up act in the late 1990s that Rock began receiving major parts in films.

Steven Spielberg originally wanted to have a hand in producing the movie until the success of his film Jaws got his full attention.