prevailing
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- Existing or most common at a particular time or in a particular place.
- The prevailing mood at the meeting was one of cautious optimism.
- The prevailing opinion among scientists is that climate change is real.
- In many rural areas, the prevailing custom is to greet everyone you pass on the street.
- Having more power or influence than others; dominant.
- In the debate, the prevailing view was that education funding should be increased.
- The prevailing team scored three goals in the final ten minutes.
- Her prevailing argument convinced the committee to change the policy.
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