| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prevailed | Thomas Joseph | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Ultimately prevailed | Newsday | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Prevailed in the end | USA Today | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Prevailed | New York Times | 02 Dec 2020 |
| Triumphed in the end | Newsday | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Prevailed | Thomas Joseph | 19 Aug 2017 |
| Prevailed | ||
| Prevailed | ||
| Was triumphant in the end | ||
| Prevailed | ||
| Carried the day | ||
| Wound up first | ||
| Ended up on top | ||
| Prevailed | ||
| Ended up on top | ||
| Ended up on top | ||
| Prevailed | ||
| Was successful: Colloq. |