proceeded

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At first, it was just the two boys in the backseat who sat on the window ledge as it proceeded eastbound, according to Shahsavani, who estimated the pair were 12 to 14 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

However, the march, surrounded by a heavy police presence, proceeded without major disorder, Merseyside Police said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

While the dwelling had been “newly updated” when Williams purchased it, she proceeded to overhaul it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Last summer, the share of working-age foreigners who had a job or wanted one dipped slightly to 66% as the immigration crackdown proceeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Soon, there was a trail of children a mile long chasing after the peach as it proceeded slowly up Fifth Avenue.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl