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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There is some evidence that weighted blankets may prove useful in helping some children with ADHD who have difficulty sleeping.
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Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Greater closeness between China and North Korea could prove useful to the United States.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2021
If Russia wants to distract the West in the event of a big move, Bosnia could prove useful to the Kremlin.
—Melinda Haring, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2021
Until now, no one has quantified this impact, a data point that will prove useful in advocating for efforts to alleviate tension.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Greater closeness between China and North Korea could prove useful to the United States.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2021
If Russia wants to distract the West in the event of a big move, Bosnia could prove useful to the Kremlin.
—Melinda Haring, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2021
Until now, no one has quantified this impact, a data point that will prove useful in advocating for efforts to alleviate tension.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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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 2 Jan. 2025.
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