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process

[pros-es, proh-ses] / ˈprɒs ɛs, ˈproʊ sɛs /




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A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. Proceeding (usually plural) applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences.


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David, who attended every day of the three-week long inquest with his wife Susan and relatives and friends of Emily, said the process had been "tough".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

However, the upcoming convention will look more like the sort of nominating conventions that dominated party politics prior to the widespread adoption of the primary election nominating process.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The Etruscans are also known for their bucchero ceramics, pottery they made with an inventive process that turns red clay into glossy black pieces, which they sometimes incised.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

But three of the cities facing the new legal repercussions say they are actively working to complete the lengthy plans, despite a slow process.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

But the words of the map's verse ran around and around in his head, always ending in the same way, the same frightening way that jerked him awake and started the process all over again.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

"Actions have been taken to strengthen these processes and reduce the risk of such an incident happening again."

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Together, these processes erase or bury many ancient impact craters.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

“We are in direct communication with members, encouraging them to review their policies, staffing, inspection practices, borrower communications, disbursement timelines and determination processes, and escalation procedures,” Gigliotti said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

"Many of the biological processes we study in HIV are also central to aging in the general population," said Corley.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

The room goes absolutely still as everyone processes what that means.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

In its inspection of a Taylor facility in Colorado that processed the onions, the FDA recorded issues like dirty equipment and rare hand washing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes olive oil, fish, legumes, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other minimally processed foods.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

Large-scale commodity crops such as corn, wheat and soybeans — which go into myriad processed foods as well as into sweeteners and animal feed — behave a little differently, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced on Sunday that 53,499 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation and repatriation, "which is dominated by the Malawians, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans".

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Blood rushed in my ears as I processed what that alarm could possibly mean.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Working memory is the brain's short term system for holding and using information, while processing speed reflects how quickly a person can understand and respond to information.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

Vargas, 40, said his adrenaline was so high that he wasn’t completely processing the situation as it was happening.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Pensana, a U.K.-based mining company with operations in Angola, scrapped plans for a British processing plant last year to pursue a U.S.-based option.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Cyclosporiasis comes from food that’s gotten contaminated with human feces while being washed in fields or processing plants.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

Approaching the welcoming entrance and the busy processing of the new ones, a small group of people Matty recognized—with Mentor leading them—came forward, chanting, “Close. Close. No more. No more.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry




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