proceeded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of proceeded
Example Sentences
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“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Kathryn says that while she loves her child unconditionally, she would not have proceeded with her IVF treatment had she been fully informed that her chosen donor may not be used.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
But the records collected by the attorneys general indicate the plan proceeded.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
The cast then proceeded with a bit that involved each of them reading notes supposedly written by their fellow actors in the audience, with the name-dropped A-listers playing along.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Rolling and waddling on her short legs, Hen Wen followed Taran happily, while the Fair Folk proceeded across the fields to where a stocky figure waited.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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