prevail
verb (used without object)
to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally.
prevails
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present tense formof prevail (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"In order to maintain its presence, its foremost mission is to ensure that the government prevails no matter what threats are underway," Ochieng said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
"Nobody is left out of the decision-making process and no voice is gagged. But it is her word that prevails," it reported.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Whoever prevails and reaches the final on 20 June will be playing for a new super-sized trophy at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
In public health projects in difficult locales, theory often prevails over practice.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
