prevail

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"While we process this news and await further medical advice, Ginger wants everyone to know that strength and positivity prevail and the show will go on," the band said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

If the local and state governments prevail, they could receive billions of dollars to go toward the rising costs of recovery from climate-fueled disasters.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

"We're seeing these crises escalate rapidly and increasingly collide in dangerous ways," he said, calling for "calmer heads to prevail".

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Since the nobles are more perceptive and cunning, they always have time to save themselves, seeking the favours of the side they believe will prevail.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli