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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She also scotched her opponents' security arguments, noting the Games had proceeded with the full approval of Hong Kong authorities.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2023
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
Saturday’s parade was the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic that the annual celebration had proceeded without major restrictions.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
Before the Hate had proceeded for thirty seconds, uncontrollable exclamations of rage were breaking out from half the people in the room.
From "1984" by George Orwell
