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proceed

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




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The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Later Friday morning, Roscosmos chose not to proceed with the structural repair work.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Organisers said marchers were also "forced to proceed through slurry spread on the road, creating an unnecessary hazard and a degrading experience for peaceful participants".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He added that it was too early to say how the Fisher Island parties will proceed with their lawsuit trying to block eminent domain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She wanted to seem in control, to determine how things would proceed.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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