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proceed

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




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The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.

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

It expects the deal to proceed, so incorporates it into its forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Should the IPO proceed, Musk's company would shatter the fundraising record previously held by oil giant Saudi Aramco, which raised $25.6 billion in 2019.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Therefore, such men encounter serious problems in conducting their affairs, and meet all their dangers as they proceed, and must overcome them with their virtue.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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