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proceed

[pruh-seed, proh-seed] / prəˈsid, ˈproʊ sid /




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“If this fight is allowed to proceed, it will be only the beginning, and our national monuments will become little more than branding opportunities for the rich and well-connected. We plan to stop that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Later Friday morning, Roscosmos chose not to proceed with the structural repair work.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Rocha and the mayor of Culiacán have taken leaves of absence while the investigations proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Roth said the ballroom project should also be allowed to proceed on national security grounds.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

When Mrs. Palmer saw Jonathan watching, she smiled and waved at him, a signal that he could proceed.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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