proceeded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of proceeded
Example Sentences
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The “Charlie’s Angels” star proceeded to pose next to the petite kitchen, which comes complete with a stove and sink.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
Its redeeming feature was supposed to be re-establishing freedom of navigation in the Strait while nuclear talks proceeded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
However, the march, surrounded by a heavy police presence, proceeded without major disorder, Merseyside Police said.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
But when he was finally released from detention, he was unable to work as his immigration case proceeded.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Practical as ever, the girls proceeded to pluck the coat and use the feathers to make pillows upon which to embroider the sayings of Agatha Swanburne.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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