as in to talk (into)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail (upon)
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This begs the question: What else is there to say about Young and his offseason?—
Alex Zietlow
July 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025 -
On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Residents are urged to exercise caution, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department's homicide unit at 513-352-3542.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The Cardinals rapped out three hits, but Blalock induced three groundball outs to escape major trouble.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
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For this good bacteria, it's induced by refined white sugar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn’t just a passing craze.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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My 16-year-old daughter finally convinced me to try a heatless curling set, and honestly, it’s saved my hair.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Residents implored and pleaded with the board to listen to their concerns.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Still, hundreds of Chesapeake residents implored local leaders by email and in person to deny the proposal.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Though the shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Gina – whom her father fondly remembers for her smile, her personality and her desire to help others – and 16 students and staff, the jury did not unanimously recommend the death penalty, resulting in a sentence of life without parole.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Though flats are not her favorite shoe silhouette, Dr. Hubbard highly recommends these Vionic ballet flats for their rare blend of style and support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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During his latter stint on the council, Spelman called on Austin police to reevaluate how officers spent their time and encouraged the city to consider alternative programs to reduce crime.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Community members are encouraged to see the stadium before the start of the 2025 football season.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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