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prevail

[pri-veyl] / prɪˈveɪl /


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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

In this light, the questions raised by Kelver’s case stretch beyond whether she should ultimately prevail at trial.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 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

The minister said she had "heard the emotion, the concern being expressed in the film industry" and voiced hope that "reason and dialogue will prevail over threats".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In a different corner of the Galaxy, a different sequence of events should have occurred and a different ratio of magnesium isotopes should prevail.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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