The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful. And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord.

And the waters prevailed upon the earth a hundred and fifty days.

Fortunately, common sense prevailed and the strike was called off.

We prevailed over our enemy.

A harmony prevailed among them.

It had to be dealt with under the conditions that prevailed at the time, which wasn't easy.

And again Bala conceived, and bore another, for whom Rachel said: God hath compared me with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called him Nephthali.

He was eventually prevailed upon to accept the appointment.

He prevailed on the farmers to try the new seeds.

Silence prevailed along the funeral route.