Example Sentences

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Olivia is recalling more and more aspects of her life in the UK - although some of her dad's questions are proving more difficult than others.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That said, gross margins are proving more resilient than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Drones and reverberating airstrikes are proving to be a big problem for curators and preservationists trying to protect cultural heritage in Iran, Israel and Lebanon right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“We still believe the Amazon long thesis is well intact and that AWS results are proving out return on AI,” Mahaney writes.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“And you are proving up on a claim. On your own.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson