- past participle of prove.
proven
Britishverb
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a past participle of prove
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See not proven
adjective
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A premise that had sounded a bit ridiculous—a trout mistaking my cast for an alighting insect—had been proven real.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Amid sensational scenes, head coach Thiaw ushered his team off the field - which ultimately proven costly for Senegal as they were later stripped of the title despite a 1-0 win against the hosts.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
“In practice, that could mean focusing resources on proven reading and math instruction, increasing transparency, fostering increased parental involvement, protecting fairness and safety for girls in sports,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Still none of those have proven to be meaningful setbacks for tech, and the latest round appears to be much the same.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
All shared a distinction: They had proven far less capable of grasping basic truths in the heart of the U.S. financial system than a one-eyed money manager with Asperger’s syndrome.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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