Failed
Proved
Proved adjective - Established beyond doubt.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Teruteru, of all people, failed to comment on this... which proved he wasn't in the dining hall as he had pretended but under it, from where he stabbed Byakuya.
Source: Absence of Evidence -
The Queen and The Phantom cut a deal behind their partners' backs — if Wong failed in his plans and the Queen proved herself worthy, the Phantom would swear loyalty to her.
Source: Fan Fic / Shadows Awakening -
In 80 Days, Palin's preplanned route from Suez to India has failed, and several alternatives have also proved impossible.
Source: Creator / Michael Palin
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