not proven
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“You have not proven you were actually innocent,” she told him.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Until we do, it should be seen as experimental – promising enough to study, but not proven enough to replace standard therapies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
“The U.S. has not proven that forced labor is causing us to lose business,” said Rick Woldenberg, chief executive of the educational-toy maker Learning Resources and the learning-material company hand2mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Inclusion is not proven when it is easy,” Martin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Even this method has not proven practical, and at present reliance is placed on thorough chilling of the milk.
From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Edwin George Hastings
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