prevailed
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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
The energy companies have prevailed for now after a court saga where the businesses said the shutdowns cost them hundreds of millions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
Billed pre-game as Bordeaux's organised chaos versus Bath's structured efficiency, the French side's style prevailed as Bath were eventually worn down by the game's relentless pace.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
My father prevailed on some friends to clothe and house us temporarily; then he moved us into another house on the outskirts of East Lansing.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
