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Recent Examples of proven
The South American nation holds more proven reserves of crude oil than any other country in the world, even surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The addition of Adam Thielen gives Rodgers a proven chain mover who was on the field for 48% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in his first game.
—Shawn Childs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Malone Souliers is turning to a proven footwear executive to help fuel growth at a pivotal time.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Cold frames are a proven way to extend your fall growing season.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
And this eventually kills the tree, and there's no proven treatment to cure it.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
There’s no proven best time of day to consume coconut water.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
A lot of people are afraid to sign off on something that isn’t done by a proven person.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
And how can onshore wind turbines continue to scale up unless there’s a proven way to transport them?
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
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The paper noted that over 100 searches had been conducted on Mount Baldy, with 14 confirmed deaths, since 2020.—
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There are no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with the recall.—
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However, Navajo officials have raised concerns that federal agents haven’t consistently recognized these documents as valid and could still detain tribal members.—
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Munoz-Guatemala was also convicted of driving without a valid license and was charged multiple times for driving illegally.—
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Steph Chambers / Getty Images The most fascinating thing about the Tarik Skubal arbitration case is that both sides think the other is trying to break established norms.—
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This will allow established unions to contact potential members after a union has been certified.—
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Marketing legal services through 1-800 numbers in late-night TV commercials or on highway billboards is old and pricey but effective.—
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
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The letter requests the department suspend state payments to facilities where probable fraud or false reporting is found, refer substantiated cases to prosecutors and notify state lawmakers of the results.—
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In earlier years, Meadowridge garnered scrutiny in a report by the Disability Law Center, which found substantiated incidents of abuse and neglect between 2014 and 2016.—
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The defense bent a lot and didn’t break often but didn’t have any real signature plays.—
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While some calas are accessible by car, others can only be reached by a short hike—that’s where visitors will find the real magic and privacy.—
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Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.—
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With pivotal trial readouts on the horizon, the year ahead could determine whether these devices remain hopeful prototypes or become validated tools in the next era of obesity care.—
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Carote 16-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set The right nonstick cookware can be an actual kitchen game changer—and Carote’s 16-piece set delivers on that promise.—
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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