Even his most bitter opponents can not prove he would have been a bad leader.

Showing that an opponent has proved too much is a form of reductio ad absurdum.

The opponents proved it was a racist policy having nothing to do with the health of children or women.

Messimy pointed out that the two might no longer be synonymous, but his opponents proved immovable.

The one time I won a match, my opponent proved it was pure luck by trouncing me in the next round.

Johnson raced well but her opponent proved too strong, winning by four lengths.

But the regime's opponents have proved that they hold a veto over any effective economic reform.

The meeting was the first since several new council members were appointed, and opponents of school condom distribution proved that they control the body.

However, his third opponent, a giant wrestler, proves way too much for Kham.

"Your opponent," said Stephen, "proved your case for you, all too well."