prevail over
Example Sentences
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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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