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Prevail

/prɪˈveɪl/
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(verb) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

We must prevail against our rivals by all means.
The anthropologist says old customs still prevail in the province.
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Common sense must ____ if the organization is to find a workable solution to the dispute.

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