- present participle of proceed.
proceeding
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The noun proceeding, commonly proceedings (plural), applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure.Example Sentences
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Ships might start trying to sail north through the Suez Canal, though proceeding from there to Asia—where Saudi Arabia sells most of its oil—would then require sailing all the way around Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Two days later, the president said in a post that he was canceling strikes scheduled for that evening because negotiations were proceeding with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Where we’re at right now, how we’re proceeding, I would say that it’s going to be some time,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
"Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted our lives and the lives of his children."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“That tells us whom we must persuade to accompany us on the quest. We are proceeding as if the ‘two over’ are you and your sister.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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After immigration agents began arresting people in courthouses, many immigrants grew wary of showing up for court proceedings, which has aided the increase in removal orders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Friday’s preliminary injunction request, filed in the District of New Jersey, escalates legal proceedings initiated earlier this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a late-night social media post, Modi said his cabinet would discuss measures on Friday to speed up court proceedings against those involved in examination leaks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Farell is expected to be the final prosecution witness, meaning the proceedings should wrap up Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
My guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Swerlin, stand by me, calmly watching the proceedings.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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