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living proof

American  
[liv-ing proof] / ˈlɪv ɪŋ ˈpruf /

noun

  1. something, especially a person, that proves that a certain thing is possible.


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With a few posts, they alienated the very supporters who championed them as living proof of redemption.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

"This isn't just another name on a card, this is living proof that the dream is possible," said British defensive end Obada, who has witnessed Traore's development having helped the academy from its inception.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

He and his fans love to talk about mind control, but they are living proof there is no such thing.

From Salon Feb. 2, 2026

In fact, Piney Woods exemplifies black education success, and Mr. Crossley is living proof.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

They were a classic bunch of overachievers who had become living proof of all the perceived values of white working-class and middle-class America—desire, self-sacrifice, pushing oneself beyond the expected limit.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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