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"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Girl group Flo declared "R&B is back" when they picked up their Mobo Award earlier this year, and the trio proved that was true during their performance on the New Music stage.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Asked if Maguire had effectively proved Tuchel right, the German wryly smiled and said "I didn't say that".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Bush, Mitch McConnell proved to be every measure the public-policy titan he was as leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Everyday stories like these proved to Mary that her Pickie had returned from the dead.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock