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[prɪʹveɪlɪŋ] |
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1 ) i> i> , ; ; the prevailing mood is one of optimism ; the attitude towards science prevailing at the time / ; the prevailing economic conditions in Northern Ireland ; in the light of prevailing cultural standards / ; under prevailing law, the government cannot annul such marriages i> / , ;
2) , i> i> ( i>); the town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds / .
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