1
as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa
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Recent Examples of prevail
Boston finished with a 52-35 edge on the glass and prevailed despite posting one of its worst turnover differentials of the season (16-4).
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Paolo Banchero prevailed in a duel with DeMar DeRozan, putting up 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Magic to a 121-117 victory over the Kings at Kia Center in Orlando.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That neutrality could come at a cost, some experts say, should the two GOP aspirants prevail.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The efforts take into account possible course changes, as well as prevailing weather conditions and ocean currents in the region.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Paolo Banchero prevailed in a duel with DeMar DeRozan, putting up 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Magic to a 121-117 victory over the Kings at Kia Center in Orlando.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That neutrality could come at a cost, some experts say, should the two GOP aspirants prevail.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The efforts take into account possible course changes, as well as prevailing weather conditions and ocean currents in the region.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brooklyn won the quarter 27-23, but Charlotte still took a 13-point lead into halftime with Miller and Miles Bridges in double figures.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores seem to be in grave peril, this charming West Village corner store, which first opened in 1968, has managed to survive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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All people were able to survive with no life-threatening injuries.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The mission, expected to last about 10 days, is a critical demonstration that NASA's Orion crew capsule can handle a lunar mission with humans aboard before a landing is attempted as early as 2028.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The family estimates the attack lasted between eight and 10 minutes.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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