proceed
verb (used without object)
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
is proceeding
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present progressiveof proceed (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"The police investigation is proceeding at full speed," police added in their statement on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The transformation of the economy is proceeding, but at a slower pace than we were led to expect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It is understood the government is proceeding cautiously with the programme and knows it has to rebuild confidence in the vehicles before they are put in service.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Paramount Skydance’s new management team said Wednesday that while their turnaround plan is proceeding apace, a potential acquisition of Warner Bros.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
It looks like his diabolical scheme is proceeding according to plan.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
