Example Sentences

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One of the most difficult parts of the research was proving that the insects represented species that had never been documented before.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

And the extreme cold was proving as hostile as any human enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Pegula's serve was proving a major weapon and she nailed the first set in 30 minutes as she fired down her sixth ace.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Nora Nugent, president of BAAPS, said it was proving very useful in many areas of surgery and medical aesthetic procedures.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Detective work was proving to be more hazardous than it originally seemed.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan