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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prevails in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prevails in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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  1. Director Martin Mason:

    I really hope that over time common sense prevails and people do understand that this friction of getting product into Europe has got to be smoothed down, it is a bit of a barrier to recovery post COVID, but... if wise heads get together and solve some of these issues then hopefully it will become easier.

  2. Joseph Addison:

    Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, the post of honor is a private station.

  3. Donald Trump:

    He treats Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló as second class citizens, that's for sure, and my consideration is I just want the opportunity to explain to him why the data and information he's getting is wrong. I don't think getting into a kicking and screaming match with the President does any good. I don't think anyone can beat the President in a kicking and screaming match. What I am aiming to do is make sure reason prevails, that empathy prevails, that equality prevails, and that we can have a discussion.

  4. Maxim Behar:

    Different social media networks are used for different communication to the extent that the written word still prevails over visuals. However, in the future, it will be other way around.

  5. Diane Foley:

    I feel that if we don't hold people accountable who directly target and kill our citizens, if this kind of impunity prevails, it will be problematic for us in the future.

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