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prevail

[pri-veyl] / prɪˈveɪl /


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The politics of convenience driven by the passing moment never prevail, but principles endure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Fortunately, there’s no need to predict which market forces will prevail.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It’s also about the yearning for a more optimistic era of musical storytelling, when goodness could be counted on to prevail and a happy ending might be delayed but only rarely denied.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Celtic took full advantage of that first defeat in 32 games, hammering five goals past St Mirren in Paisley to prevail on goal difference.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I knew I should turn it off, but I kept hoping that the good guys would prevail so I wouldn’t have to go to bed with the frightening images etched in my mind.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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