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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
a divorce proceeding
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer
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as in ongoing
being in progress or development
currently proceeding projects include construction of a new school gym
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeding
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the course of his nearly two-year trial proceeding, which started with jury selection in January 2023, Williams appeared in court almost weekly, his attentiveness to the trial apparent on a livestream managed by Law&Crime and followed by thousands.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Before proceeding with these development plans, however, Bogotá must demand that state agencies be allowed safe and unimpeded access to the communities living under the control of armed groups.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Arbitration proceedings are usually less formalistic and more flexible, including in the admissibility of evidence.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the course of his nearly two-year trial proceeding, which started with jury selection in January 2023, Williams appeared in court almost weekly, his attentiveness to the trial apparent on a livestream managed by Law&Crime and followed by thousands.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
This article will highlight some recent developments in each area, examine the inevitable convergence already being foreshadowed by some leading players, suggest a boundary toward which the industry may be proceeding and conclude with some implications.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Before proceeding with these development plans, however, Bogotá must demand that state agencies be allowed safe and unimpeded access to the communities living under the control of armed groups.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding
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In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Now that the seating of 12 members by a judge has been completed, the process could take several weeks or even months.Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The process of reconstructing the incident and identifying potential causes will take time, officials said at a Wednesday morning press conference.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, board members like Fischer and Goddard will work to break through a stalemate in ongoing discussions between Colorado River Basin states over how to manage the overburdened river.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Such ongoing protection is also currently required by U.S. law.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The habits and mindsets that brought you success at one stage of your career might hold you back from progressing to the next level.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After this recent stratospheric flight, which was supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering and the Rapid Prototyping Programs, AV will continue aggressively progressing Horus A towards operational employment.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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January 5 - The Pentagon announces US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on New Year’s Day for complications from a medical procedure.CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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When situations occur that could impact safety, the district has policies and procedures in place.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Verb
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And while Salesforce has made the biggest and most vocal announcements so far, its competitors are also doing work in this arena.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Proceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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