prevail
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Should she prevail, Andreeva would become the third-youngest first-time Grand Slam champion this century, after Maria Sharapova and Emma Raducanu.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The best way to answer is to tell you what wasn’t enough proof in this case for the plaintiffs to prevail.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Fortunately, there’s no need to predict which market forces will prevail.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
To prevail over his political enemies in Paris, Robespierre, who was nicknamed the Incorruptible, abandoned his principled commitment to the abolition of slavery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
We respected the power of juju, even feared it, but my family always trusted our faith would prevail.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
Vocabulary lists containing prevail
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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