proceed

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Leon stated that the president is the “steward” of the White House, not its “owner,” and ruled that he cannot proceed with such a massive structural change without express authorization from Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Any move to proceed could face political resistance given competing budget priorities and the site's current status as a major tourism and historical landmark.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Clinton decided to let Carter proceed as a private citizen, thinking it might give Kim a chance to back down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This preserves combinations of traits that are already beneficial, allowing evolution to proceed more efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“But now you can all see it’s quite golden. So strive for excellence. Now, without further ado, let us proceed to the badge presentations and talent enhancements.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston