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It went five sets at Marymount before unbeaten Sierra Canyon prevailed in a 15-13 fifth set.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The actual level of U.S. yields is in the range that prevailed from 2002 to 2006, before the global financial crisis ushered in years of abnormally low inflation and interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

But in my 2026 book, “Strikingly Similar,” I explore how, throughout the medieval period, the Renaissance and into the early modern era, an ethos of “imitatio” prevailed.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Kaley, a young woman who prevailed in her lawsuit against Meta earlier this year, described during court testimony how she created dozens of accounts on YouTube and Instagram.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Ned would surely have prevailed upon Robert to bring up his whole force, to encircle Stannis and besiege the besiegers.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin



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