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prevail

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To prove stronger or more successful, or to be generally present.

The quieter proposal may prevail if it offers a clearer plan.
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A neighborhood chess team had to contend with a shortage of practice space before an interclub tournament. Its members would vie with several other teams for a place in the final round, so they arranged shorter practice sessions in a shared room. Their captain hoped disciplined preparation would help them prevail over stronger opponents.
From Working Through Resistance.
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