Example Sentences

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Although astronomers have identified some widely separated supermassive black hole pairs, finding those that orbit much closer together has proven far more difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

That business has proven to be a key source of cash for the capital-intensive company as well.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The film is a highly personal meditation on the intersection of his passions and how each one has proven itself a guiding force in his life.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The drone, designed by Perennial Autonomy, a company backed by former Google CEO and billionaire Eric Schmidt using Ukrainian engineers, destroys other drones by detonating close by and has proven popular in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Tap-Out has not only contributed to my growth as a person, but has proven to be a fantastic learning experience in business and commerce.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman