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Recent Examples of prove Inflation may prove more difficult to bring under control than policymakers thought just a few months ago, according to the bank. Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025 Intersex people are human beings too and deserve dignified lives beyond just proving bigotry wrong. Alicia Roth Weigel, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025 Arguably, the biggest snubs can be traced back to the best actress and supporting actress categories, proving there were just too many stunning performances by women to possibly reward them all. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025 Much in the way Tom Brady’s annual excellence limited Peyton Manning’s postseason upside, Patrick Mahomes‘ dynastic run with the Kansas City Chiefs has proven problematic for the other AFC quarterbacks of his era. Peter Sblendorio, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for prove 
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  • The 23-year-old established himself among Europe’s leading attackers during his time at Napoli.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • President Donald Trump formally established the Department of Government Efficiency within the federal government in an executive action this week.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • As technology advanced and viewer habits evolved, the company would continue to make significant changes to its data collection and processing procedures.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Her sound has exploded into a kind of psychedelic opera, first spawning from emo rap, then eventually evolving into distorted electropop.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • The production also showcases emerging talents, including young Lucas Heymanns, who delivers a standout performance as Gordo, a drug trafficker and one of the series’ breakout revelations.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
  • As those factors emerged, NBA front-office sources remained steadfast that Flagg was the No. 1 pick.
    Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Biden showed the note to some members of his staff after his inauguration in 2021 but didn’t let anyone read it.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The Google Family Link app can show you where in the world your family members are.
    David Nield, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb trusts Burns to attack practice head-on to teach, develop and ingrain defensive principles when players arrive at University Park.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The four-time Oscar nominee was well known for creating the 1990 TV series Twin Peaks, which developed into an additional feature film and a 2017 revival season.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • After entering the season ranked 16th in the AP Top 25 and going 11-2 in nonconference play, Arkansas has started 0-5 in the SEC and has fallen out of the NCAA Tournament field.
    Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • But the run-up to its recording and release had seen Coverdale fall out with Sykes and the rest of the band, firing them all.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025

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