proved

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In the end, with Argentina's Santi Carreras at fly-half, Van Graan was proved right.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Frallicciardi explained that identifying the helmets initially proved difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Delta, United and American Airlines —a Barron’s stock pick —have proved fairly resilient, up 56%, 26% and 14% over the past year.

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

“I’m a scientist. I’ve been taught not to believe anything that can’t be proved, and yet...”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer