Example Sentences

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A Turkish trial of the suspects in Mr. Khashoggi’s killing has been proceeding slowly, mainly because Saudi Arabia has refused to hand over any of the accused.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

This month, jury selection has been proceeding in Chauvin’s murder trial.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2021

I live in a region where the COVID-19 case rate has been stable and minimal, and reopening has been proceeding steadily since May.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2020

The trend towards low-wage, insecure jobs has been proceeding in blue-collar and service industries for decades.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2019

Since the Greek Boulé accepted the terms of the treaty of peace, the business of settling these unfortunate affairs has been proceeding without any further hitch.

From The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 51, October 28, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Bishop, Julia Truitt