prove out

Example Sentences

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Of course, the managers and funds whose portfolios prove out through the cycle will likely end up with bigger shares of inflows and assets in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

They also said they believe a complete overhaul of the business "will prove out of reach".

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

First SpaceX needs to prove out its rocket.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 18, 2023

If those estimates prove out, it would show a lack of progress on underlying price pressures for the last six months.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

Well, Rick, if the pictures prove out, we'll know he must have thrown the stuff overboard.

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John