Example Sentences

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Even when made to fight alongside Rotta against half a dozen or so supposedly terrifying creatures, there isn’t the slightest doubt that he will prevail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The minister said she had "heard the emotion, the concern being expressed in the film industry" and voiced hope that "reason and dialogue will prevail over threats".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Jo Malone, the perfume designer, said she hopes "sense will prevail" in a case against her and retailer Zara by Estée Lauder, the beauty giant, over the use of her name.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Mayor Bass is the best positioned candidate to win today and will prevail in November,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

I can’t figure out if they’re utterly clueless or genuinely hopeful that justice will prevail.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed