prove out

1. Succeed, turn out well, as in Farm-raised trout has proved out so well that the fish industry plans to experiment with other species. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

They also said they believe a complete overhaul of the business "will prove out of reach".

From BBC

“We’re trying to prove out that there is a different better way to do this that is less costly to the government and more effective at creating housing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some CCS projects have also failed to prove out the technology's readiness.

From Reuters

First SpaceX needs to prove out its rocket.

From Science Magazine

"These hubs are going to help us prove out the potential of this game-changing technology so that others can follow in their footsteps."

From Scientific American