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living proof

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[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

Buffett is also living proof that “one could prosper by uncovering market inefficiencies,” pushing back in the 1960s and 1970s on the idea that in efficient markets, stock prices quickly absorb new information, said Klarman.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

But really, he was a hobby of Jack’s, living proof of some leveling principle he had pursued through the years.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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