proceeded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of proceeded
Example Sentences
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The stock then proceeded to close at record highs on May 8, May 12, and May 13.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
As King’s courtship of Coretta proceeded, in late summer 1952 he invited her to Atlanta to meet his family.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
But Roosevelt was running to reclaim the White House as a third-party candidate when he was shot—and, famously, proceeded to deliver a speech with the bullet still lodged in his chest—in 1912.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
After a moment of bewilderment, Cowell shouted "surprise" and proceeded to high-five the boys.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Popcorn and wads of paper crackled beneath our feet as we proceeded through the rows of seats.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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