prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
proving
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present participleof prove.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Forensics teams are working around the clock and have identified 12 bodies, but for many relatives the wait is proving unbearable.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Despite the tensions, Ivorian and Sahel artists have continued to criss-cross the border to play gigs in each other's countries, with cultural ties proving stronger than diplomatic ones.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Myanmar, the case in which the ICJ is poised to lower the threshold for proving genocide, merited only a passing mention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Audiences for animated movies are proving to be more diverse than the industry expected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
In part because of his undistinguished origins, Hamilton always seemed compelled to be proving himself; he needed to impress his superiors with his own superiority.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
