- present participle of prove.
proving
Example Sentences
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If getting through the middle of the pitch is proving difficult, one of the midfielders will drop deep, forming a line of three alongside the two central defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The researchers emphasize that the findings show associations rather than proving that screen time or particular types of physical activity directly cause changes in cognitive performance.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
While she doesn’t see herself as being political, the collective concerns of many like her are proving to be a force of their own up and down ballots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Deckers Outdoor, in May, said its Ugg Zora line — which has the fluffy interior an Ugg boot in roughly the shape of a ballet shoe — was proving appealing to customers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
I am proving to her that I won’t be able to come through.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
