not proven
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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But in practice, the model has not proven successful, said Jillson, the SMU political science professor.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
He has not proven that he can do that, so it’s time for a second opinion.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
Naroditsky denied the allegations, which were not proven.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
A common interpretation of not proven was that the jury suspected the accused was guilty, but felt the prosecution had failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
Now, however, we must make clear the causes of these things and their admirable workings, pointed out indeed before, but not proven.
From On the magnet, magnetick bodies also, and on the great magnet the earth a new physiology, demonstrated by many arguments & experiments by Gilbert, William
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