proceed

Example Sentences

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Any move to proceed could face political resistance given competing budget priorities and the site's current status as a major tourism and historical landmark.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Clinton decided to let Carter proceed as a private citizen, thinking it might give Kim a chance to back down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This preserves combinations of traits that are already beneficial, allowing evolution to proceed more efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Kobe Bryant, Odom’s Lakers teammate and Kardashian’s close friend, flew to Nevada to help her decide whether to proceed with surgery to fix Odom’s lung that had collapsed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“Meet you Gregor and Boots the Overlanders, brother and sister, who have most recently fallen among us. Please bathe them and then proceed to the High Hall.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins