Example Sentences

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That is the exception that proves the rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“That represents a meaningful pool of sidelined capital that could move into equities, and forthcoming IPOs, if investor interest proves strong,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Whether that calculation proves correct remains to be seen.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“In my view, the risk of acting, even if inflation proves to be less persistent, is less severe than the risk of failing to act,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I hope the universe proves me wrong and actually comes through—for both of us.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera