proceeded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of proceeded
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
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Major Puff thrust out his chest defiantly and proceeded to march down the hillock toward his enemy.
From Literature
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It was a dandy hiding place, and I proceeded to make myself comfortable.
From Literature
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And then I proceeded the very next day, which was the day before filming, to fall and break my finger.
From Los Angeles Times
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