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proceeded

American  
[pruh-see-did, proh-] / prəˈsi dɪd, proʊ- /

adjective

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of proceed.


Etymology

Origin of proceeded

proceed ( def. ) + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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In the absence of clear state guidance, clerks proceeded inconsistently.

From Salon

They held hands and proceeded with the séance.

From Literature

Major Puff thrust out his chest defiantly and proceeded to march down the hillock toward his enemy.

From Literature

It was a dandy hiding place, and I proceeded to make myself comfortable.

From Literature

And then I proceeded the very next day, which was the day before filming, to fall and break my finger.

From Los Angeles Times