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"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

German second seed Alexander Zverev generally looks beaten by Sinner before he steps onto the court, as demonstrated by a limp 6-1 6-2 defeat in a Madrid final which proved to be a non-contest.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Bush, Mitch McConnell proved to be every measure the public-policy titan he was as leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We were told CPL were able to provide contemporaneous notes of the "utmost accuracy" which proved appropriate decisions had been made.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The admiral proved deft at finding the wind he needed to keep the Bloomer in view.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood