Example Sentences

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His other option was proceeding with his individual case against Bayer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This is one track that was proceeding at the same time the federal habeas proceedings were going forward in the District of New Jersey.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven oil reserves, shrugged off the threat of more pain, insisting that it was proceeding with business as usual.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

At a press conference on Saturday, Civil Aviation Secretary SK Sinha admitted that the last two days had been "very hard", but assured the investigation was proceeding smoothly and in the right direction.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

Occasionally he had been called off assignments when his superiors felt he was proceeding too cautiously.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols