Below you will find example sentences with "may prove". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

May Prove in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: prove
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 13
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 24.6 words

Words in this phrase

may prove

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • may can mean: To be strong; to have power (over). Very common word
  • prove can mean: To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify. Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

a scalpel may prove that he 1× assumptions which may prove to be 1× consequences that may prove difficult to 1× data collected may prove to be 1× events which may prove to be 1× exploration projects may prove to be 1× fledgling years may prove to be 1× for example may prove fatal citation 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

again though this 1× although legible believes 1× and on top 1× bettencourt envisions cleaning 1× bigger picture there 1× but on wednesday 1×

Common sentence endings:

account may occur 1× automobile association aa 1× be less efficient 1× burden at all 1× come late may 1× consumed by pets 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

certain 3× future 3× looking 3× based 3× assumptions 3× events 3× prey 2× less 2× property 2× new 2× company 2× years 2×

Related phrases

may vary may seem may occur may cause may contain may develop may need wednesday may may indicate may recall

Phrases around this combination

Just before it in the phrase index:

may produce may occur may need may indicate may elect may develop

Just after it in the phrase index:

may recall may receive may refer may seem may vary mayo clinic

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

may vary may seem may occur may cause may contain may develop

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "may prove" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 24.6 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as a scalpel may prove that he, assumptions which may prove to be, certain, future and looking stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with may vary, may seem and may occur, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with may prove

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

But on Wednesday, Santos was confronted with consequences that may prove difficult to skirt. (14 words)

Again though, this may prove advantageous, if you’ve been looking to enter or add to a position. (18 words)

He also brings some playoff experience to New Jersey which may prove to be very valuable come late May. (19 words)

Longer example sentences

And even if Kick isn’t bringing in huge revenue numbers yet, it’s still a new platform that may grow substantially in the future, so taking equity in the company during its fledgling years may prove to be a very smart move. (43 words)

Risks and uncertainties include that our exploration projects may prove to be unworthy of further expenditure; economic, competitive, governmental, environmental and technological factors may affect the Company’s operations, markets, products and prices. (33 words)

Predictions or forecasts described or implied are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions which may prove to be wrong and/or other events which were not taken into account may occur. (32 words)

Example sentences (20)

Large prey may prove troublesome for a predator, while small prey might prove hard to find and in any case provide less of a reward.

The consumption of chocolate or grapes by dogs, for example, may prove fatal. citation Certain species of houseplants can also prove toxic if consumed by pets.

The key difference is the determinacy of the preserved property: One may prove that P is justified, that P is flawed, or be unable to prove either.

And even if Kick isn’t bringing in huge revenue numbers yet, it’s still a new platform that may grow substantially in the future, so taking equity in the company during its fledgling years may prove to be a very smart move.

Predictions or forecasts described or implied are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions which may prove to be wrong and/or other events which were not taken into account may occur.

Decision-making may be protracted in time and, in this respect, the next Parliament may prove to be less efficient.

It may be deployed for data collection Analysis of such data collected may prove to be extremely useful in vulnerable sections for safe operations of trains.

Initially, it may prove to be a costly affair, but in a few years, it may not seem a burden at all.

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Risks and uncertainties include that our exploration projects may prove to be unworthy of further expenditure; economic, competitive, governmental, environmental and technological factors may affect the Company’s operations, markets, products and prices.

For the uninsured these reasons may seem valid but, in the long run, may prove more costly, warns the Automobile Association (AA).

He also brings some playoff experience to New Jersey which may prove to be very valuable come late May.

That may prove a much greater challenge to the union than Theresa May’s Hong Kong proposal for the north.

One view may be useful and advantageous to the person who has it, while the perception of another may prove harmful.

Again though, this may prove advantageous, if you’ve been looking to enter or add to a position.

Although Legible believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate.

And on top of that, Art's expert use of a scalpel may prove that he's most comfortable with medical tools.

Bettencourt envisions cleaning up the property and building walking trails or recreational areas there, though that may prove challenging.

Bigger picture, there is a bearish to bullish reversal happening, but old buyers from the early 2021 range highs may prove problematic on a longer-term rally.

But on Wednesday, Santos was confronted with consequences that may prove difficult to skirt.

Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and may prove to be incorrect.

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