prevail
verb (used without object)
to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally.
have prevailed
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present perfectof prevail.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The energy companies have prevailed for now after a court saga where the businesses said the shutdowns cost them hundreds of millions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Challengers have prevailed in 350 of those cases – decided by over 160 different judges sitting in about 50 different courts across the United States.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2025
So far, however, calmer heads have prevailed, and U.S. airline stocks ended the week with gains.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2025
There’s important precedent that explains why Lindell should not have prevailed.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025
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
