prevail over

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

To gain influence or superiority over something or someone else.

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Examples (10)

  • His view eventually prevailed over theirs.
  • Justice will always prevail over injustice.
  • Despite initial setbacks, optimism prevailed over despair.
  • The stronger team managed to prevail over their opponents.
  • Good sense should prevail over emotion in such decisions.
  • She hopes that truth will ultimately prevail over lies.
  • In the long run, reason often prevails over prejudice.
  • The will of the people must prevail over special interests.
  • He was confident that his arguments would prevail over any opposition.
  • We believe that peace will prevail over conflict in the region.