proven

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“Longer term, we continue to view Shake Shack’s growth runway as one of the strongest and most proven among emerging restaurant brands,” she wrote on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Under McCullum, England have often ignored proven performers from county cricket in favour of the players they believe to have the attributes for international cricket.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The choice was rational: Long-term safety data was unavailable, efficacy thresholds hadn’t been cleared, and further investment in an unproven compound risked starving proven therapies of resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Even when it was clear it was a big year and I was proven right, there was no triumph in it,” he said.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis