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prevailing

pre·vail·ing [ pri váyling ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. current: found, existing, or in force at a particular time
the prevailing view among modern scientists

2. usual: found most commonly or having the most power or effect in an area
prevailing winds


pre·vail·ing·ly adverb
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