prevail on/upon
phrasal verb
prevailed on/upon; prevailing on/upon; prevails on/upon
: to ask or persuade (someone) to do something
They prevailed on/upon me to play a few tunes on the piano.
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The restraining order means that the judge believes the VOA journalists are likely to prevail on the merits of the case.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
In granting a preliminary injunction on Monday, Ali concluded that the plaintiffs were likely to prevail on that claim.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Sunny skies, light winds, and highs in the 30s will prevail on Christmas Day.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
In granting a preliminary injunction on Monday, Ali concluded that the plaintiffs were likely to prevail on that claim.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Sunny skies, light winds, and highs in the 30s will prevail on Christmas Day.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Read more What People Think Opinions related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill:
DOGE shouldn’t unilaterally disarm if there’s room for reform
Will ‘Good Trump’ or ‘Bad Trump’ prevail on housing?
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Prevail on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevail%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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