Die
Prevail
Prevail verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.
Usage example: a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa
Nearby Words: prevailing, prevalent
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Nausicaa believes that the natural order of life should prevail and that humanity needs to live or die without the benefits or burdens of the old technology.
Source: Science Is Bad - For example, humans are the third species to have taken control, following Cthulu-esque monsters (who were smart but too squishy) and uberdragons (who were too resilent), while humans can prevail but also can die in so many horrifically entertaining ways.
Source: Creator / Alice Soft
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