Sentence examples for to prevail over from inspiring English sources

Doesn't it positively shun the ego-driven desire to prevail over our critics and the prejudicial urge to support our social values (like opposition to the death penalty)?

Radio voice failed to prevail over now "candidate centered" television campaigns.

"Neither party seems able to prevail over the other militarily.

And anyone who thought that was going to happen was allowing hope to prevail over reason.

Sentiment and tradition cannot be allowed to prevail over fiscal reality.

Finally, unable to prevail over the federals, Stuart withdrew and continued his ride toward Gettysburg.

"You seem to prefer being a victim to being able to prevail over the criminal element.

"I was powerless to prevail over the turmoil, fear, grief and uncertainty following Bob's sudden death.

But long run, the civilized world is going to prevail over terrorism.

Mr. Lott has always been vigilant in allowing reason and results to prevail over emotion.

The registrar-general allowed humanity to prevail over the letter of the law.