prevail
Example Sentences
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In these scenarios, it’s reassuring to know that good prevails over evil or at least that the right guys triumph over whichever former Soviet republic or local militia is wreaking havoc.
A hidden consequence of disasters, distinct from the traumas afflicting each person, was a shredding of “social life that damages the bonds attaching people together and impairs a prevailing sense of communality,” he wrote.
The first lawsuit yielded a split decision this year, with the government winning some legal points and the company largely prevailing on tax calculations.
In the end, Kimmel prevailed, returning to his show with an emotional monologue that detailed his suspension, how he felt his words were misconstrued and the importance of free speech.
From Los Angeles Times
If Paramount ultimately prevails, whether through negotiation or a direct appeal to investors, it will likely be because shareholders judged its bid to offer a clearer or faster route to value.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
