proven
Britishverb
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a past participle of prove
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See not proven
adjective
Other Word Forms
- provenly adverb
Example Sentences
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The 26-year-old safety, who is expected to make his return against Carolina, has proven to be a cornerstone on the Rams’ defense with his leadership skills and personal versatility.
From Los Angeles Times
Though Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, the petrostate today pumps less than 1% of global crude supplies and much of its production capacity and infrastructure is unfit for purpose.
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves on the planet.
From Los Angeles Times
They alleged that she "disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favour of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers".
From BBC
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves, and more Venezuelan crude in the market could exacerbate oversupply concerns and add to recent pressure on prices.
From Barron's
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