prevailed

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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

It took another 64 years for that to happen again, when “Parasite” prevailed at the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Antonelli prevailed in a gripping race, initially staging a three-car fight also including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, before the race distilled down to a tussle between the Mercedes and Norris.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The moderate exuberance that prevailed a year ago as Friedrich Merz ascended to the chancellorship and Berlin released its constitutional “debt brake” has given way to gloom.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Common sense had not prevailed, and school would keep throughout the endless year.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck