prevail

Example Sentences

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During her installation as archbishop in late March, Dame Sarah similarly prayed for peace and justice to prevail in "all war-torn areas of the world".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

That was when Stark said, ‘In this world only winter is certain. We may lose our heads, it’s true ... but what if we prevail?’

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin