prove a point

phrase

: to show that one is right about something
He's willing to do almost anything to prove a point.

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For an audience that craves mainstream and behind-the-scenes coverage of its favorite stars, a media blackout could certainly prove a point. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026 Leo Your ego clashes with others, often pushing you to prove a point impatiently and restlessly. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Helen can’t trust a man who’d risk human lives to prove a point. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 Lenae didn’t need to prove a point with Blue Island, and her range shouldn’t have ever been up for debate in the first place. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove a point

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“Prove a point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20a%20point. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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