Sentence examples for be prevailed from inspiring English sources

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be arisen

be gripped

The phrase "be prevailed" is not correct or usable in written English.
Instead, "prevail" can be used as a verb meaning to win or be successful in a competition or argument, typically against strong opposition. For example: Despite the odds being against them, the team was able to prevail and win the championship.

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be prevailed

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.

Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.

synonyms

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If, that is, either distributor could actually be prevailed upon to pay.

The Guardian

It was only after much goading that they could be prevailed upon to go into their dance.

The New Yorker

The powerless will always be prevailed upon by the powerful; only secrecy can protect them from bribery and bullying.

The New Yorker

Smokers can be prevailed upon to light up in a different room, or install air purifiers with charcoal filters.

The New York Times

President Isaias Afewerki has to be prevailed upon to accept a credible emissary who negotiates Isaak's release.

The Guardian - Opinion

A monk, a taxi driver, a student, all shyly ask your correspondent whether America might not be prevailed upon to topple their dictatorial regime next.

The Economist

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He was prevailed upon to restore the old gods.

The New Yorker

Denis Healey was prevailed on to ease him out.

The Guardian

Theodore Roosevelt was prevailed upon by the Emperor to help bring about the 1906 conference in Algeciras.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Even the Saudis were prevailed on to hold some (men only) local elections.

The Economist

In the ensuing parties, faither is prevailed upon to sing the Red Flag.

Independent

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