proceed
verb (used without object)
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
had proceeded
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past perfectof proceed.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The woman had proceeded anonymously until last week, when Judge Paul A. Crotty ruled that she would have to reveal her name at trial.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
If the trial had proceeded, the jury would have heard even more reasons to find actual malice — a lot more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
The agency had provided an assurance that it was, and Polydor had proceeded on that basis, it said.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
“We did indicate that we were pleased that the negotiations on the transportation of grain had proceeded well and grain has begun to be transported,” Pandor said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
Later, he had heard, she had proceeded to Syria where she proposed to bask in a yet stronger sun and live at one with Nature and the bedouin.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
