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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
That effort, despite the result, proved pivotal in Kwiatkowski’s rebuild.
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Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
When it’s all said and done, this week could prove to be the most expensive wildfire disaster in U.S. history.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
After all of our testing, the boots still looked as good as new, proving the sole and lining materials were high-quality and durable.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
This year marks its eighth cumulative week at the top, proving that Carey’s holiday magic never fades.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
When it’s all said and done, this week could prove to be the most expensive wildfire disaster in U.S. history.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
After all of our testing, the boots still looked as good as new, proving the sole and lining materials were high-quality and durable.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
This year marks its eighth cumulative week at the top, proving that Carey’s holiday magic never fades.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kangaroo beginnings… and endings Kangaroos evolved from a possum-like ancestor some 20 million years ago.Ari Daniel, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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The post-Cold War era of America as sole superpower has evolved into a multipolar world where the United States confronts an alliance of autocracies that believe liberal democracy is a dying political system — even as many Americans have lost faith in their institutions.Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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As nations caught between the two superpowers are forced to choose between Chinese or American AI systems, artificial intelligence could emerge as a powerful tool for global influence.Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the Jets and Giants missed the playoffs again this year, another one of their former players could emerge as the latest Super Bowl hero this February.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Food prices declined by 0.6% month on month as a result of conducive weather conditions, official statistics showed.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Genki's product deck also shows a pro controller for the Switch 2, which looks eerily similar to the original peripheral.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Just as the human immune system develops antibodies to combat specific threats, the collective consciousness of internet users is developing an increasingly sophisticated resistance to artificial engagement.Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Polaroid photos and video tapes fell out of the building’s walls during the renovation, the district attorney’s office said.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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That came a year after the death of a freshman who fell out of a bunk bed and cracked his skull after drinking with his fraternity the night before.Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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