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prevail

[pri-veyl] / prɪˈveɪl /


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Many pilgrims who spoke to AFP expressed their hope that peace would prevail soon.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It’s also about the yearning for a more optimistic era of musical storytelling, when goodness could be counted on to prevail and a happy ending might be delayed but only rarely denied.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"To prevail, the newspaper must prove the absolute truth of its reporting or demonstrate strict adherence to standards of responsible journalism."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

However, he is less popular with the unions and party members and is unlikely to prevail in a contest against Starmer or Burnham, polls show.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The mediocre American aircraft industry of the 1930s rose to preeminence because of the challenge of World War II. What would it take for the country to prevail against this latest threat?

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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