go to show/prove

phrase

: to help show or prove something
Her success goes to show that if you work hard, you can make your dreams come true.

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The numbers go to show just how beloved the tradition of dyeing Easter eggs truly is. Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026 The relegation and consistently excellent physical data go to show running hard is not, on its own, enough to keep a team up. Beren Cross, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 The negative responses only go to show the importance of people seeing the film and understanding more about an incredibly complex neurological condition. Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 But as the latest developments go to show, the tech needed to fulfill human jobs still needs plenty of work. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026 That may go to show how glorious a bit of ontological security can be. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025 Nordschleife is where car makers go to prove their worth to the world. New Atlas, 16 June 2025 Well, this game is going to go to show you that wins are not a quarterback stat. Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Go to show/prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20to%20show%2Fprove. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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