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Discover LudwigThe prevailing is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe something that is dominant or prevalent in a certain situation. For example: The prevailing attitude among the students was one of apathy.
Dictionary
the prevailing
adjective
Predominant; of greatest force.
synonyms
Exact(58)
Perhaps the prevailing climate mattered.
Is that the prevailing view?
But they play by the prevailing rules.
That's consistent with the prevailing mood.
The prevailing argument in Bonn has shifted.
Sometimes the prevailing order is unseen, unknown".
Still, the prevailing mood was caution.
That left Cablevision with the prevailing bid.
The prevailing market rate will then apply.
His assessment reflects the prevailing wisdom.
Similar(1)
Take the 5/2 about the Londoners prevailing.
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