proceeded
Example Sentences
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“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Kathryn says that while she loves her child unconditionally, she would not have proceeded with her IVF treatment had she been fully informed that her chosen donor may not be used.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
But the records collected by the attorneys general indicate the plan proceeded.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
The cast then proceeded with a bit that involved each of them reading notes supposedly written by their fellow actors in the audience, with the name-dropped A-listers playing along.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
He yelled at the animals and they dropped the meat and proceeded to wriggle under the fence after Nhamo.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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