Definition of "prevails" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prevail. (verb)

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• "Unfortunately, in the majority of SF world the idea that prevails is that write a manga (or comic) inspired story is not very “serious”."
• "Then at the residence of the bride's godparents of her confirmation, tradition once again prevails: more drink, more candies, more cigarettes (this time filtered), and more milling about, but this time in a large, poured concrete floor courtyard of a relatively lavish looking home."
• "If McCain prevails over Obama in the November election (whether it's due to Dems. voting for McCain or simply staying home and not voting for Obama), then you can say GOODBYE to Roe v. Wade."