prove (to be) useful
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: to be eventually found to be helpful
The data could prove (to be) useful in identifying future problems.
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But this secret contact entrusts him with sensitive information that will prove useful when tragedy strikes, just hours after Charlie has kissed his wife goodbye.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, Vikram has become a quasi-coach for Vedanth, teaching him spelling tips and tricks that could prove useful in the big bee.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Apparently, day-use rates will also be available for those flying out or passing through, which could prove useful in certain circumstances.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: Foreign investments in U.S. battery manufacturing could prove useful in the face of auto tariffs.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, Vikram has become a quasi-coach for Vedanth, teaching him spelling tips and tricks that could prove useful in the big bee.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Apparently, day-use rates will also be available for those flying out or passing through, which could prove useful in certain circumstances.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: Foreign investments in U.S. battery manufacturing could prove useful in the face of auto tariffs.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prove (to be) useful
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“Prove (to be) useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20%28to%20be%29%20useful. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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