proven
Example Sentences
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In a statement, Assistant District Attorney Kim D’Avignon blamed her office’s failure to secure an indictment on a lack of admissible evidence that would have proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
"I'd say I've developed rather than changed in the past couple of years. When I started, I knew my own ability, but I hadn't proven it yet. Now I feel like I'm finally doing that."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“We rely on long-standing, robust and tested policies and procedures, which have proven successful in the secure and timely delivery of election mail.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The movie “Project Hail Mary” has proven a certifiable blockbuster since its release last month, the highest-grossing Amazon film ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Whether it was her inexperience that caused her discomfort or her discomfort that led to her inexperience remained to be proven.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
