prevailing
Usage
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The adjective prevailing refers to that which has superseded others in its presence: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English.
Example Sentences
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But, Akinola says, the prevailing message of My Father's Shadow is to show how vulnerable parents can be, too.
From BBC
This variation is also due to the wind direction, with rain being blown in by a prevailing wind coming off the North Sea, dragging in extra moisture which has enhanced both the rain and cloud.
From BBC
Aviemore has also had below the average as it has been very sheltered from the prevailing south-east winds by the Cairngorm mountains.
From BBC
They were never meant to, because the prevailing understanding is that content is primarily a feast for the eyes and shortened attention spans.
From Salon
While Iran had granted approval for consular access to the 10 arrested Indians on 10 January, this "did not happen at that time, presumably, due to the prevailing situation in Iran", according to the documents.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
