prove
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument.
is proving
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present progressiveof prove (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The U.S. economy is proving less rate-sensitive than feared,” they wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
A major challenge, however, is proving that any proposed technology actually removes methane.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Navigating what comes next as both sides are dug in is proving a delicate balance for some business owners.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The human interaction, back-and-forth questions and follow-ups are essential to keep their stories authentic and anti-AI — a system that is proving to be detrimental to teaching writing skills.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
And Susie is proving to be a handful for her poor grandparents.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
