prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
has been proving
-
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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Viktor Gyokeres has been proving people wrong since the very beginning of his career.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
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
They also voted against a school district that already has been proving itself a sound investment.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2019
But Ho-Sang has been proving his critics wrong since he overslept the opening day of training camp in 2015, causing the Islanders to send him back to his junior team.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2017
Dear Sir Oliver Lodge has been proving some more things quite recently, you know.
From Hermione's Group of Thinkers by Don Marquis
