Example Sentences

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While a calamity was taking place in D.C., however, bureaucracy was prevailing in the Pentagon.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

While he was prevailing in Rome, his 7-year-old son, Stefan, was winning the title at his debut tournament at a club in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

From New York Times • May 15, 2022

Henry referred to the incident in a tweet by thanking the bishop of Gonaïves for having held the mass “despite the tense situation that was prevailing in the city.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

In New Jersey, the opposition was prevailing on a question of whether to expand sports betting to include college games that take place in the state or involve New Jersey colleges.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2021

All the while I stayed at Constantinople the plague was prevailing.

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