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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However his relocation, via Belgium and France, is proving difficult to co-ordinate.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
What is more difficult is proving that a product is genuinely halal.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
That’s how it works in love stories and, as “Brand New Day” is proving, love stories are pretty hard to beat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Like his father, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mr. Hoffman is proving to be an invaluable performer with a predilection for piquant-to-risky material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
I thought Camille and I were the brains of this investigation, but Andre is proving me wrong.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
