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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailing (upon)
urging
Verb
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On a recent episode, Amanda, Ciara and West all go out to lunch and Amanda is almost urging Ciara and West on.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026 -
Hinton said her group is urging the governor and the Legislature to fully fund the program, whether from the state’s general fund or another source.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Prevailing (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailing%20%28upon%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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