prevail
verb (used without object)
to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally.
will prevail
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future tenseof prevail.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Environmental groups said they’re confident their legal challenges will prevail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
But still it’s far from a sure thing that Walker’s estate will prevail.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Skowronska-Krawczyk says uncertainty surrounding federal research funding has created concerns about future support for this type of work, but she remains confident that "we will prevail."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“It’s unclear which scenario will prevail, but we maintain cautious optimism. Why? Because going ahead with tariffs would exact a toll on both sides.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
I can’t figure out if they’re utterly clueless or genuinely hopeful that justice will prevail.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
