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But Ukrainian troops have proved resilient—and that is starting to pay off amid some early signs that the tide of the war is beginning to turn against Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The state’s composting law has proved challenging on several fronts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

However, that move ultimately proved to be a failed breakdown.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Those movies proved there is a market for large-scale live-action fables employing practical and realistic special effects, along with massive sets built on location.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Camarada Paixão Paishon, who had proved his mettle working in the wilderness for Rondon’s Telegraph Commission, labored so hard that his trousers were shredded.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple