It has previously proved difficult to prove national jurisdiction because pirate attacks usually take place in international waters.

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The more I tried to prove him wrong about Detroit, the more I proved him right.

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That's not something the government has proved, but Clement said they could prove it in court if asked.

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This is yet further explanation of why a speech the prime minister is expected to deliver in the Netherlands within the next two weeks has proved so hard to write and may prove so controversial.

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In PROVE-IT, presented two years ago, Lipitor proved better for treating very sick heart patients than Pravachol, from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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That proved to be a pipedream, and the 2020 goal will prove equally unattainable.

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However, if the company does deliver good earnings and can prove it can make money off its mobile users, Facebook bulls will be proved right, Mr. Gaskins said.

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But if Mr. King has often proved a thorn in the side of government, the concern with Mr. Carney is that he may prove too accommodating.

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