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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 iconic holiday tune proved its mettle once again, returning this week to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, an event her 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe commemorated Monday with a surprise flower delivery onstage in Raleigh, N.C.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
However, the application of this policy during the incident proved its complexities and sparked discussion about its efficacy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Van Dijk is a central pillar of the side at Anfield and is holding up yet another team that could prove itself as the best this season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
However, the application of this policy during the incident proved its complexities and sparked discussion about its efficacy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Van Dijk is a central pillar of the side at Anfield and is holding up yet another team that could prove itself as the best this season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the principles that define your business should remain steadfast, your methods, products, and technologies will inevitably evolve to stay relevant.True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The authors suggest that DNA repair genes in the species at some point evolved the ability to multiply, further contributing to DNA repair and in turn longevity.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity Style The actor posed with his co-star, Elle Fanning, in an almost indescribable look and demonstrated his great sense of humor.María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
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This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The coal supply chain is hundreds of years old, the biofuels chain is just emerging.Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of rebel advances, video emerged showing the toppling of a monument to Assad in Tartus, on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, where Moscow has kept a naval base since the Cold War.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the map shows that Americans living in the North and those at higher elevations are the most likely to see snow on Christmas morning.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The photos appear to have been taken from a camera in a cab, which authorities believe the suspect boarded after the shooting and show him wearing a blue medical mask and a hooded jacket.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, the Chargers have come on of late with multiple players providing key moments as the season develops.Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, there will be many AI thinkers competing for influence in Trump’s White House, including Marc Andreessen, who wants AI to be developed as fast as possible, and Musk, who has warned of the technology’s existential risks.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Other groups joined in the push, which over the course of a week saw four major cities fall out of government control.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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These workout earbuds were designed to never, ever fall out, thanks to their snug, in-ear fit and over-ear hooks.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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