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

Levi Mikula, 35, a media assistant from Dallas, said he would prefer Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, even as he acknowledged that Rubio was more likely to prevail.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Buying back of JGBs will probably prevail, given Tuesday’s price rise in Treasurys, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities’ fixed income strategists say in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

He wasn’t letting evil prevail by watching and doing nothing.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers