prove (to be) useful
phrase
: to be eventually found to be helpful
The data could prove (to be) useful in identifying future problems.
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“Prove (to be) useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20%28to%20be%29%20useful. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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