proceeded

Example Sentences

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“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But the records collected by the attorneys general indicate the plan proceeded.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

While China has fully reopened its borders since the pandemic, North Korea has proceeded at a much slower pace.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Lake proceeded to sack more than 85% of the agency's employees - more than 1,000 staff at VOA alone - leaving just a handful of employees in their jobs.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The kids proceeded to push and shove and block and dribble and fake each other out.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser