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prevails

verb

present tense third-person singular of prevail

as in wins

to achieve victory (as in a contest) we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds

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as in survives

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 prevails If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Democratic operators believe Dalton would make the seat competitive if Mills prevails in his primary. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026 Whichever candidate prevails in November’s election will manage the implementation of the project and its economic incentives, which one stadium financing expert said were some of the biggest tax breaks ever offered to a sports stadium. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Speaking to supporters late Tuesday evening, Hong stressed that no matter who prevails, the Badger State's politics have changed. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Both are written in English and Chinese, but the Chinese version prevails in cases of conflicting interpretation, especially in Chinese jurisdictions. — Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 In today's complex job market, where AI competes for junior roles and economic uncertainty prevails, employee retention is vital. — David Morel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Even if Endgame ultimately prevails, Brand New Day can still claim a small victory, having beaten the Avengers in Thursday preview numbers. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

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Ridesharing and hybrid vehicles Driverless Waymo ridesharing wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Roger Niello The moderate Sacramento Republican wins a caucus vote to become State Senate minority leader.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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Even if Mills survives the primary, he may be headed for trouble in the general election, according to Silver Bulletin, a political analysis site run by statistician Nate Silver.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
How long the tree survives upon infestation can depend on the species, explains Roets; oak trees typically die within four years, while box elders often don’t survive beyond the first 12 months.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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Reading The Quality Of A Tennis Necklace The difference between a tennis necklace that lasts and one that does not reveals itself in details most people never think to check.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The highly pigmented semi gloss deposits color—13 shades—that lasts up to eight washes, leaving behind lustrous hair.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasts

Verb

This disparity persists even when both partners work full-time or when women earn more as primary breadwinners.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
This finding offers a look at Russia’s reliance on foreign technology for its missiles and drones, which persists despite years of international sanctions and efforts to restrict access to advanced electronics.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026