proceedings

Example Sentences

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Lady Donaldson faces a trial of the facts on mental health grounds, meaning she is not participating in the proceedings and cannot be convicted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And the archival footage from “The Verdict” shows the extent to which fandom and media frenzy influenced the proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Those outcomes, as in most settlements, were the result of protracted proceedings between adversarial parties over whether a case should be settled and for how much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He praised their demeanour as "exemplary" and said that, despite all obstacles, they faithfully followed and participated in proceedings and were an essential part of getting justice for Natalie.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I knew that I had been adopted, although there had never been official proceedings to make the adoption legal.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers