proved

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The end on Wednesday proved to be Anunoby leaping to control the rebound of Brunson's shot and slot it home.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We’re in great shape; we proved it against Portugal and Belgium, two teams that are among the world’s elite,” said Rangel, who noted that Ochoa has instilled a sense of calm in the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Zvërnec has proved to be a thicket of Albanian property disputes, a common problem given that the country nationalized property during communism then underwent a messy process of returning it to private ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Two summers ago, Scotland's Euros opener proved to be one of their biggest letdowns under Clarke - a 5-1 loss to hosts Germany.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But the Italian army proved woefully unprepared for war, launching repeated attacks against the Austrians, gaining no ground, suffering huge casualties, and becoming a liability rather than an asset to the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman