prevail against

Frequency: 6.78.1 per million words

To win a victory over an opponent, obstacle, or challenge.

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Examples (10)

  • The wishes of 20 million people ought to prevail against those of 200 thousand.
  • Despite immense pressure, truth will ultimately prevail against lies.
  • The small army fought bravely, but could not prevail against the overwhelming enemy forces.
  • Good always seems to prevail against evil in classic stories.
  • It's hard to prevail against such strong opposition without unity.
  • She was determined to prevail against all odds and achieve her dream.
  • In the end, justice must prevail against corruption.
  • The human spirit often manages to prevail against adversity.
  • He hoped his arguments would prevail against the prevailing skepticism.
  • Can democracy prevail against the rising tide of populism?