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What new immigrants might inflict on this country is the perpetual worry of immigration restrictionists — and yet history keeps proving them wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Earlier this year, the fund announced it was reorienting its strategy, pulling back from many of its giant projects that were proving unaffordable, while trying to focus on sectors such as AI and domestic tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The race will be a proving ground for 2028.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Israel is the latest in a long line of actors to make their way through the theatre, which has become something of a proving ground for talent in the west African country.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Bobby Gene interjected, proving he wasn’t born yesterday.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon