I will speak again to the others to see if my words may yet prevail upon them to change their decision.

But do you think she would be prevailed upon to go back with us?

Perhaps you can prevail upon my father to listen to reason!

Nothing now could prevail upon him to let us remain.

He also hopes to prevail upon Congress not to stand in the way.

Nothing could prevail upon them to remain longer in this country.

Had he somehow or other prevailed upon the girl to trust him?

He was persistent, but at last I prevailed upon him to leave me alone.

"Sister, could I prevail upon you for the name of a restaurant?"

Local interests were not satisfied with the 1958 report, and continued to prevail upon the government for action.