Definition of Prevailing

gaining control or influence over

Examples of Prevailing in a sentence

Because logic was prevailing over his emotions, the betrayed husband didn’t lose his temper when he caught his wife having an affair.  🔊

The championship winner gave a victory speech after prevailing over all his opponents in the final round.  🔊

Once the army took over the capital, it didn’t take long for the prevailing rulers to assert control over the entire nation.  🔊

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