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as in to establish
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt
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as in to demonstrate
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of prove
The latter proved particularly tricky because the office had to remove and read the messages without arousing suspicion.
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Dallas retooled in the offseason, signing Klay Thompson and Quentin Grimes to address the lack of 3-point shooting that proved detrimental in that Finals defeat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
The ticking and booming of the title channel the composer’s dread at turning 30 in 1990 without having achieved any successes through his musical theater writing, his time running out (which would sadly prove to be his real-life truth).
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
But the three points gained from Sunday, which lifted United above City into the Champions League spots, may prove to have more of a lasting impact.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Dallas retooled in the offseason, signing Klay Thompson and Quentin Grimes to address the lack of 3-point shooting that proved detrimental in that Finals defeat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
The ticking and booming of the title channel the composer’s dread at turning 30 in 1990 without having achieved any successes through his musical theater writing, his time running out (which would sadly prove to be his real-life truth).
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
But the three points gained from Sunday, which lifted United above City into the Champions League spots, may prove to have more of a lasting impact.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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The new Instagram account was also established before Meghan's new Netflix series With Love, Meghan premieres.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Based in Seoul, LG CNS was established in 1987 as a joint venture between LG and Electronic Data Systems, which was then a subsidiary of General Motors.—
John Kang,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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Aga Khan's Legacy The Aga Khan was not only a religious figure but also evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist over the decades.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Now, these face masks have evolved and improved in many ways to mitigate those concerns.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Several impressive monologues, including a cynical diatribe from Ally in a restaurant that grounds much of the first act, demonstrate Ruben’s knack for keeping his actors in the same movie.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Chair Marissa Gillett has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, a deep commitment to Connecticut ratepayers, and an unwavering focus on grid reliability and environmental responsibility.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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Still, details about the collision’s circumstances and potential avenues for the investigation are emerging.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Further details about the situation between Christina and Josh emerged during the show’s premiere on Jan. 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The following histogram shows Ovechkin’s likely goals finish by the season’s end based on 1,000 simulations of the rest of the season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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In the months leading up to his first court appearance on August 6, the documentary shows an overt trend among members of the media, public, and former and current NBA players voicing their support for Bryant.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Understanding how polar bears stay warm and dry in the Arctic could help scientists develop alternatives to PFAS-laden anti-ice repellants.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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James has spent a decent portion of the season developing in the G League, which has been much kinder to him.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The pair had a falling out when Wilson was traded by the Seahawks to the Broncos.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2025
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Apple was unloved and arguably fell out of favor in 2024 as AI darling Nvidia overtook the favorite tech stock crown.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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