Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed (upon)
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Atmos also urged anyone who suspects a natural gas leak to leave the area immediately and, from a safe distance, call 911 and its 24‑hour emergency line at (866) 322‑8667.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno urged the city to remove his name from all city properties and holidays.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Governor Maura Healey promised cheaper bills with a new executive order, but homeowners said that they weren't convinced by the offer.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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One moment from that day convinced him the role was something special.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson surely is looking from afar with envy, having begged Springfield for three years with no success to pass such taxes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oprah begged me to talk to her.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Texas called Cal Higgins out of the bullpen, and the Western Kentucky transfer induced a run-scoring groundout and foul-out before issuing the team's second walk of the inning.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet wore contacts that induced nearsightedness, then wore glasses over them to correct that.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jorge Perez, who has helped shape South Florida’s skyline as Related’s founder and CEO, had to be persuaded to invest in the town named for a fish.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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At halftime, Grams implored his team to step on the gas, stop shooting 3s and penetrate the ball into the paint.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the victim's parents implored lawmakers to ban such weapons.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The administration's most recent budget proposed a 40% cut to the bureau, though Congress eventually enacted less dramatic cuts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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In response, Pretoria has proposed a 20% tax on online gambling profits, a move that could also boost government coffers.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dezenzo exhorted local organizations to coordinate with the Planning Board to present a united community front and improve chances for success.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Coaches exhorted George to keep shooting — and so did Poole.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Prevailed (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed%20%28upon%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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