prevailing
Usage
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The adjective prevailing refers to that which has superseded others in its presence: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English.
Example Sentences
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Aviemore has also had below the average as it has been very sheltered from the prevailing south-east winds by the Cairngorm mountains.
From BBC
They were never meant to, because the prevailing understanding is that content is primarily a feast for the eyes and shortened attention spans.
From Salon
While Iran had granted approval for consular access to the 10 arrested Indians on 10 January, this "did not happen at that time, presumably, due to the prevailing situation in Iran", according to the documents.
From BBC
It maintained the prevailing rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate policy band, aiming to underpin medium-term price stability.
The results were no eureka moment for luxury and might lead to caution prevailing among investors, Jefferies analysts wrote in a note to clients.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
