Example Sentences

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Burke had proved himself a capable reserve outfielder who was popular with his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Tojo had led Japan into war on the basis of what had proved a patently faulty exit strategy,” Mr. Mauch concludes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

After the game, Cunningham insisted he and his side had proved "nothing" yet.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

She said that getting her money back from the firm after discovering she had been paying a monthly subscription had proved difficult.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Hamlet had proved the truth of his love for me.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein