proceedings
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pluralof proceeding.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
proceedingnouna particular action or course or manner of action.
Example Sentences
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The government said it would not comment on legal proceedings or what it called "operational matters".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Grand jury proceedings over the user’s case are continuing, six months after the original summons was issued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Legal experts have previously told the BBC that these decisions can strengthen the credibility of witnesses in criminal proceedings and may influence the way police investigate cases.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
And, similarly, in multiple proceedings, it ignored the benefits of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrofluorocarbons.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
Back behind the benches, trading japes and making mock of the proceedings, stood a clot of westerners.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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