proceed
verb (used without object)
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
were proceeding
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past progressiveof proceed.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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State media later said the risk from that lake was "decreasing" and rescue operations were proceeding "in an orderly manner".
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Indian investigators also were proceeding with certain aspects of the probe in sequence, rather than concurrently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Ms Vennells also recounted asking Ms MacLeod why they were proceeding with the court case against sub-postmasters, which she said had felt “completely wrong”.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2024
“Relieved, grateful,” Miles said of learning that IVF treatments were proceeding.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
Parleys Resumed in January The Clemenceau version that the discussions between Revertata and Armand were proceeding on his entry into office is incorrect.
From Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 by Various
