proven
Britishverb
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a past participle of prove
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See not proven
adjective
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One of Tesla's most hyped products, the stainless-steel Cybertruck, has proven to be a commercial disappointment and the broader company has also hit turbulence.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“Here a durable competitive advantage has proven elusive ever since the days of the Wright Brothers,” Buffett wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“But it just got bought by a brand that has proven that things haven’t changed very much.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
“At this point,” Avita said as he waited to catch a double feature at a cineplex in Monterey Park, “I want someone with a proven track record.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
It felt like once he had proven himself capable of helping me qualify for the national team, his priorities shifted.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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