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proceed

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




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Citi strategists said that, while they are positive on stocks through month-end at least, investors should proceed cautiously.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

At a preliminary hearing, a judge decides whether prosecutors have enough evidence to proceed to trial.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Clark, who was also the biggest buyer of Airbus’s A380, said he had been pushing the plane maker to proceed with a stretched version of the A350.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Earlier this month, a judge held a preliminary hearing to determine whether prosecutors had enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

“Fascinating as your native rituals are, do you think we might proceed in silence? Given that the entire rat nation is on the lookout for us, it might be prudent,” said Ripred.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my money-market settlement fund, but I did not receive the dividend.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Novo Nordisk said the motion, to be filed on Aug. 17, will ask the court to stop Eli Lilly from advertising its GLP-1 weight-loss drugs while the lawsuit proceeds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Burnham spoke to reporters in Bath, it says, telling them he was making no guarantees but wanted to assure himself that "everything has been looked at before this policy proceeds".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The Journal’s estimates for Coxe are based on public disclosures and assume he reinvested the proceeds of sales in holdings that matched the S&P 500’s growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

He was selling them at the school supplies shop in the main corridor and proclaimed that all proceeds would be going to the “maintenance and general betterment” of Riverview Middle School.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

A federal judge had granted a court order allowing them to play as the case proceeded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The “Charlie’s Angels” star proceeded to pose next to the petite kitchen, which comes complete with a stove and sink.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Swiatek, a six-time major winner, lost just one of the first 17 points in the match as she proceeded to dismantle the Czech, racing into a four-game lead.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Two lower courts issued preliminary rulings in her favor and blocked Trump from firing her while her lawsuit proceeded.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

He proceeded to ask whether the trouble was caused by a shave, a wandering spirit.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

China and other big buyers are, for now, proceeding without using as much oil, freeing up supplies on the open market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Investors may now feel the probability of Anthropic proceeding with its IPO this year is increasing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

"However, the overwhelming majority of sales which have been agreed are proceeding, although inevitably more slowly."

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He went to the door and opened it; a most unnecessary proceeding it seemed to me.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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