proven
Britishverb
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a past participle of prove
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See not proven
adjective
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The infrastructure was already in place, with world-class stadiums and proven logistics.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"The breed developed in harsh desert climates and has proven itself in endurance riding, dressage and show jumping," Sapargeldy said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Although astronomers have identified some widely separated supermassive black hole pairs, finding those that orbit much closer together has proven far more difficult.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
These days fiber cables are laid by purpose-built ships using proven methods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He'd already proven that he could reach all demographics, but many people didn't yet understand this about him.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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