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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Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Al Mubarak said he is still committed to "proving the club's innocence" and the "process still has a long way to run".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
At the Chef’s Table Festival, the women chefs seemed less interested in proving that they could succeed within the old model than in asking what might happen if they built something different.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The startup was going to produce either multiple mRNA products, or zero, having run out of money before proving the technology’s safety, he explained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
I had every intention of proving myself worthy of promotion to documentarian.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
