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Used or accepted broadly
“Individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion.”
Accepted, used or practiced by most people
Representing the primary, or most important, aspect of something
Having power and influence over others
Lasting for a very long time, especially for the duration of one's life
Characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style
Having influence or power
Widely reported without strong evidence
Having reality or existence
Existing at the present time
(of a question or subject) Being of current or continuing interest and importance
Modern or contemporary, especially when mirroring some person or thing of the past
Surpassing the expected standard
Showing resolute determination and strength of character
In circulation
Present participle for prove more powerful or superior
“Does it make sense to say that the rights of A to depasture his or her cattle shall prevail over the rights of B?”
Present participle for to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
“But they warned that if no rain falls within the next two months, a crisis might prevail in the area.”
Present participle for to remain in existence or active
Present participle for to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Present participle for to rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly
Present participle for to achieve the desired aim or result
Present participle for to triumph or achieve victory in
Present participle for have or exert control or power
(often "triumph over") Present participle for to prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties
Present participle for to remain valid or unaltered
(usually of a disease or condition) Present participle for to affect adversely
Present participle for to survive a difficult situation
Present participle for to exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions
Present participle for to have power and influence over
Present participle for to overcome or prevail over, especially a difficulty or obstacle
Present participle for to affect or come upon
Present participle for to determine or dictate
Present participle for to use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.)
Present participle for to exceed in weight or importance
Present participle for to be persuaded based on available information
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