Joined
Proved
Proved adjective - Established beyond doubt.
Both words in one sentence
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Very Loosely Based on a True Story: Although it was never claimed to be really based on a true story, there are some similarities between Shura's story and a real-life one of Nadezhda Durova, who, dressed as a man, joined the army and proved to be a good fighter.
Source: Film / Hussar Ballad -
Happened in-universe when the Vicar joined the platoon and proved such an annoying burden that everyone made sure he left again soon after.
Source: Series / Dad's Army - Originally The Dragon of the first series, her interplay with Nanoha after they joined forces proved so popular, the two of them were made equal partners starting from season two, and she is essentially a co-protagonist from then on.
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