11.   Better is that all of his entries have proved on the oval that they belong.

12.   After early treatments proved successful on the lymphoma the second time around, the doctor had brought the idea of a transplant back into the picture.

13.   All the contenders except one have proven themselves on sloppy or muddy tracks.

14.   Allowance of the defense of truth, with the burden of proving it on the defendant, does not mean that only false speech will be deterred. . . .

15.   But as the Seahawks seem destined to prove on an almost weekly basis, that is easier said than done.

16.   But animosity has diminished in recent years as women have proven themselves on the job.

17.   But he still has to prove himself on the field.

18.   But if, on the outside chance this proves an audition for Weld as ambassador, the notices were mostly good.

19.   But life-without-parole, at least, on Monday proved to be an issue that the House was ready to debate but not necessarily approve.

20.   But on reflection it proves to be an investigation, at once lucid and enigmatic, of exile, loneliness and the fragile possibility of friendship.