proved

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Despite his young age, he has already proved that he can hold his nerve on the big stage, scoring the winning penalty in Bosnia-Herzegovina's play-off semi-final against Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Frallicciardi explained that identifying the helmets initially proved difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Tininiska Rivera, his daughter, told AFP last week that the shocking images released by the government proved "that they don't care how they're perceived abroad, but rather about demonstrating their strength inside Nicaragua."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Disgruntled French drivers have proved themselves a disruptive force in recent history, notably launching the yellow-vest movement in response to a proposed fuel-tax increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Simon made a comic show of being capsized, but as he had often proved, he had sea legs enough to weather storms far worse than this.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood