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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A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Scientists have long tried to address this imbalance, but it has proven challenging.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The movie “Project Hail Mary” has proven a certifiable blockbuster since its release last month, the highest-grossing Amazon film ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“The stock’s dip is probably more panic and less thesis collapse. Until proven otherwise, Nvidia is still the leader, but the burden of proof has shifted,” said Bill Birmingham, managing director of REX Financial.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
All his experience in the Antarctic had proven to him that going to sleep under those conditions could be his last act.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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