prove (to be) useful
idiom
: to be eventually found to be helpful
The data could prove (to be) useful in identifying future problems.
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Years later, the anthropology degree would prove useful.
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Colossal’s scientific work could ultimately prove useful in human healthcare.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Rashford’s positional versatility could prove useful too.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Kafka also has a relationship with Poles that would prove useful in marrying a vision for the future.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Colossal’s scientific work could ultimately prove useful in human healthcare.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Rashford’s positional versatility could prove useful too.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Kafka also has a relationship with Poles that would prove useful in marrying a vision for the future.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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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 12 Mar. 2025.
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