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proceeding

[pruh-see-ding] / prəˈsi dɪŋ /


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The noun proceeding, commonly proceedings (plural), applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. 

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I see a lot of promise with Siri AI, but given the fits and starts leading up to this point, I am proceeding with caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In a social media post, Trump said "constructive" talks were proceeding but "both sides must take their time and get it right".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The new test is proceeding despite the recent death of a worker who reportedly fell from scaffolding at the Texas site.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The two companies were also charged with obstruction of an agency proceeding and making false statements.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Despite my hours of freedom, the summer was not proceeding as I’d envisaged.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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