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1) (most frequent: The prevailing winds are from the west.) rådende2) (common or widespread at the present time: the prevailing mood of discontent among young people.) rådende, gjeldende, gjengsadj. \/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ\/1) rådende, (frem)herskende, gjeldende2) virksom3) aktuell4) (alminnelig) utbredt, vanlig, alminnelig, gjengs
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