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proceed

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




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A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A judge has allowed the suit to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Attempts to find a new buyer for the plant were frustrated by Jinye's continued ownership - removing them as owners will allow that process to proceed.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Perhaps this was a conclusion the court could have arrived at before allowing an expensive statewide referendum to proceed.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Not a detail that I can recall must be forgotten; in all calmness I must proceed.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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