What does "Prevail" mean?
succeeded or won
"Prevail" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
I've been up for promotions against that man on six occasions, and he's prevailed every single time.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E17
lf my wretched brother should somehow preνail, these hens will return to their cocks and crow of how my courage inspired them, lifted their spirits.
— Game of Thrones S2E9
So the laws of Post-it clearly prevail.
— Grey's Anatomy S6E12
That's just talking about the story Of a scrappy little underdog team that prevailed despite very shaky goal ending and, frankly, the declining skills of Trevor Linden.
— How I Met Your Mother S5E3
the great power of creation would prevails
— Moana
Many brave knights had attempted to free her from this dreadful prison, but none prevailed.
— Shrek
And she will have prevailed and will be Mrs. Peter Townsend.
— The Crown S1E10
And that's why they will prevail.
— The Good Place S4E5
"Prevail" in TV shows & movies
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