proceeded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of proceeded
Example Sentences
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In her ruling, Dame Siobhan said the previous judgement could not stand on climate change grounds and that the project "is a priority investment and should be proceeded with".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The procession last proceeded along Garvaghy Road in 1997 and was barred the following year, soon after a peace accord largely ended three decades of conflict over British rule.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Ms. Browne’s original account of that period proceeded accordingly, as if in slow motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Then he proceeded to invite Oscar Isaac, the Guatemalan actor who utilizes his given name professionally, suggesting they might be related.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
They proceeded to have a short conversation in Spanglish, which Cindy and Mark could barely understand.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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