not proven
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Until we do, it should be seen as experimental – promising enough to study, but not proven enough to replace standard therapies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
These businesses are promising but not proven, and automakers have a checkered history with diversification.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
But in practice, the model has not proven successful, said Jillson, the SMU political science professor.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
Naroditsky denied the allegations, which were not proven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Counsel for the defence, however, dwelt so impressively on the risk of accepting such evidence that the jury brought in a verdict of "not proven," and the prisoner was discharged.
From Law and Laughter by George A. (George Alexander) Morton
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