prevailing

To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

“Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”

To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

“In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”

To succeed in persuading or inducing.

“I prevailed on him to wait.”

To avail.

Predominant; of greatest force.

“The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.”

Prevalent, common, widespread.