Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails (upon)
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All of which begs the question, can—and should—Europe use the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by decarbonization to reboot its own renewables supply chain, creating green jobs and sustainable wealth for the future?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025 -
Carrie begs Lo to drop it before things get worse.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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The department urges drone owners and operators to fly responsibly and follow FAA regulations and best practices, whether flying commercially or recreationally.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
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Lu urges those who have consistent problems with the quality, timing and amount of sleep to seek help from a sleep specialist.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the use of photographs induces a nostalgia for an imagined time before photography existed?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Peralta induces groundballs at a higher rate (61%) than all but six other qualifying relievers.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kyiv is grateful to its Western partners for their support in its defense, but implores them to do more on sanctions against Russia and increase the flow of weapons.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dungan implores patients not to use social media as a go-to resource.—
Cari Shane,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is also a growing rhetoric that exhorts the virtues of blue-collar labor.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ruben convinces Sonny to come back for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gwen sees dead bodies floating to the surface of a frozen lake, carving letters into the ice, and convinces her boyfriend, Ernesto (Miguel Mora), and Finn to drive out under blizzard conditions to investigate.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Freeman notes that Dominion Energy South Carolina recommends washing full loads with cold water, as water heating can represent up to 80% of the energy consumed during a wash cycle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Prevails (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails%20%28upon%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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