prove correct

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

Used when something is shown to be true after a period of uncertainty.

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Examples (10)

  • His first idea proved correct.
  • The scientist's hypothesis eventually proved correct after months of research.
  • Her prediction that the stock would rise proved correct, making her a fortune.
  • We'll see if the initial diagnosis proves correct after we get the lab results.
  • If the weather forecast proves correct, we'll have to cancel the picnic.
  • My suspicions about his involvement have now proven correct.
  • Although many experts disagreed, her theory proved correct in the end.
  • I hope my gut feeling about this investment proves correct.
  • Time and again, his intuition has proven correct.
  • We are operating under the assumption that our data will prove correct.