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As a teenager I started to sing on street corners and I noticed that my voice was naturally potent — it could prevail over the traffic and the street noises.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The minister said she had "heard the emotion, the concern being expressed in the film industry" and voiced hope that "reason and dialogue will prevail over threats".

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Violence can’t replace dialogue, nor can force prevail over diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

Chan and Lewenstein are optimistic that the benefits of AI will prevail over the sentiment of slop.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

I wanted to confide in Elnora but was certain that her loyalty to Gertrude would prevail over our friendship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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