prevail

Example Sentences

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But after it broke inflation’s back in the 1980s, the public came to expect low inflation to prevail, limiting second-round effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"While we process this news and await further medical advice, Ginger wants everyone to know that strength and positivity prevail and the show will go on," the band said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

If the local and state governments prevail, they could receive billions of dollars to go toward the rising costs of recovery from climate-fueled disasters.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

The stew of issues bubbling through the transactions is why most of the rank and file at CNN rooted for Netflix to prevail in its bidding for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“Stannis held Storm’s End against the Tyrells and the Redwynes. He took Dragonstone from the last Targaryens. He smashed the Iron Fleet off Fair Isle. This child king will not prevail against him.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin