prevail

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During her installation as archbishop in late March, Dame Sarah similarly prayed for peace and justice to prevail in "all war-torn areas of the world".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But if she does prevail, she granted, “I think it is because, in a very, very unstable world, people want stable leadership.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Romero said after the court hearing that she is “very hopeful” the union will prevail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

In the battle between Kronecker and Cantor, Cantor would ultimately prevail.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife