proceeded

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He then proceeded to pitch me an animated children’s show about singing giraffes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

According to an official club incident report, Gabbert didn’t realize he was talking to McArthur’s mom and proceeded to make disparaging comments about her daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

And in the recent past, there have been plenty of other A.I.-inflected ceremonies that proceeded without disruption, even as a few others elicited some outrage.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The children eagerly obeyed and gathered their possessions into neat piles, which they proceeded to measure.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood