prevailed
Example Sentences
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In fact, other than Schwarzenegger, who prevailed in an unprecedented recall campaign, every candidate following Reagan has successfully run for statewide office at least once before being chosen governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Some of Brockman’s other writing, including emails and journal-like entries, were central to the trial, in which OpenAI prevailed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The Red Roses have won all four meetings, but only prevailed in last year's Grand Slam decider at Allianz Stadium by a point, the closest their record 37-game winning run has come to ending.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Regardless, common sense finally prevailed, and fire was banned in MidMerica as a method of gleaning.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
