prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
has been proving
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present perfect progressiveof prove (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“The single biggest hurdle for long-term investors, in our discussions, has been proving out the ROI on AI investment, and we believe the Muse app is a significant step in that direction,” the analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Recently, data from the microwave limb sounder has been proving its worth in unexpected ways, Dr. Salawitch said.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
"I look back at the challenges that I've been able to overcome and one of the biggest satisfactions has been proving people wrong when they've said I can't do something," he added.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2022
The California chef, activist and cookbook author has been proving for years just how exciting plant-based cooking can be, and in his latest book, he takes his elevation of vegetables to new levels of inventiveness.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2020
In all likelihood, his conclusion plainly asks for the votes he has been proving that his fellow legislators should cast.
From Public Speaking by Clarence Stratton
