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When the two heads of government met at a summit in Egypt last October, Trump was chummy, playfully ribbing the tall Spanish leader about which of them would prevail on defense spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

There is a strong argument to say they would also prevail on ice and sand, but there is no doubt court speeds have become much more uniform over the past 20 years.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

How can public interest prevail on platforms and in outlets that are privately owned?

From Salon • May 26, 2025

Wanek advised — the aluminum foundry worker said he predicted the Packers would win by 20 but was uncertain who is going to prevail on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

I could not prevail on myself to go in to them; and afterwards, when I came to the summer-house again, they were both gone.

From Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck by Tieck, Ludwig