prevailing

/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

verb

1
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
“Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”
2
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
“In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”
3
To succeed in persuading or inducing.
“I prevailed on him to wait.”
4
To avail.

adjective

1
Predominant; of greatest force.
“The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.”
2
Prevalent, common, widespread.

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