Example Sentences

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The attorney did not specify which defendants would have been excluded if the case had proceeded in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

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 previous talks had proceeded step by step ... before the leaders met, the inter-Korean relationship would have developed steadily, though at a snail's pace," Yoon said.

From Reuters • Apr. 19, 2023

My father had proceeded to stand there for some moments, saying nothing, merely holding open the door.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro