proven

Example Sentences

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"Mining lithium from the Earth has proven to be very taxing from an energy and environmental standpoint, so pulling lithium directly from saltwater could be a very important future route," says Guo.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“Software has not yet proven it won’t be disrupted, so it’s not an obvious long either,” it asserted.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The most important thing that I learned, and that has proven to be the case yet again, is that you constantly need to work on reinforcing processes, controls, and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The two countries have been at a stalemate for the past several weeks, and in that time, rumors of deals have proven to be just that.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

“You have proven yourself to be a true Anansesem. Perhaps...a bit more than was necessary. But, because of this, it is clear to us that the Midfolk need Nyame’s treasure.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia