as in to satisfy
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we prevailed on him to sing in front of all his friends
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Another potential outcome is a bank levy, which allows a creditor to reach directly into your checking or savings account and seize funds to satisfy a debt, no advance notice required.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
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Only time will tell whether Macron’s offer will satisfy European partners – or prevent them from deciding to take matters into their own hands.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yurtseven’s three straight double-doubles with RGV helped convince the Warriors to sign him over Santa Cruz Warriors center — and NBA veteran — Charles Bassey, who subsequently signed a 10-day deal with the Boston Celtics.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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It had been carried out explicitly to convince people like him.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Prevail (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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