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use persuasion successfully
e.g. He prevailed upon her to visit his parents
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prove superior
e.g. The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
Synonym: triumph
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be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
e.g. Money reigns supreme here
e.g. Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
Synonym: predominate dominate rule reign
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continue to exist
e.g. These stories die hard
e.g. The legend of Elvis endures
Synonym: persist die hard run endure
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be valid, applicable, or true
e.g. This theory still holds
Synonym: hold obtain