proved

Example Sentences

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Asked if Maguire had effectively proved Tuchel right, the German wryly smiled and said "I didn't say that".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“The assertion of that principle, at that time, was the word, ‘fitly spoken’ which has proved an ‘apple of gold,’” Lincoln wrote in a private memorandum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The participation of skywatchers across the country proved especially valuable.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Environmental Protection Agency this week claimed that recent soil testing in Altadena proved that expedited federal cleanup efforts had effectively removed toxic ash and debris from homes destroyed by the deadly Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Katie had said so and JonPaul had proved her right—I was on my own.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen