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has prevailed

  • present perfect of prevail (3rd person singular).

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Although Bayer has prevailed in many cases, plaintiffs have won more than $4 billion in damages.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

However, at each turn, the clinic has prevailed, culminating in a big win before the Wyoming Supreme Court last week.

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

"There is a national epidemic of damp and mould cases which has prevailed for many years," says Michael Parrett, a buildings pathology specialist.

From BBC Oct. 26, 2025

That rate would be little changed from the 3.98% interest rate that has prevailed since May 1.

From Barron's Oct. 24, 2025

“You and I have never employed them, and therefore scandal has prevailed against us.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis