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The English players were still stewing four minutes later when Maradona proved that he was more than just a cheat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Still, Deutsche Bank proved, once again, the most willing to deal with them.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis