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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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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit last week against both Musk and America PAC, alleging violations of Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, the Trump White House revoked CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credential, only to be forced to restore the credential after CNN filed a lawsuit.Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The next administration will likely cut regulations on areas key to the tech industry, such as cryptocurrency mining, and hasten the process for permits related to nuclear energy, which companies expect to fuel artificial intelligence data centers.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The incident was declared under control at 1:04 p.m. Fire officials advised residents and travelers to avoid the area between Foothill Boulevard and East 19th Street along 24th Avenue due to ongoing emergency response operations.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 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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This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Teachers like Jones point to several recent policy and procedure changes as sources of concern.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 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
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The International Longshoremen’s Association’s fight against automation comes as the AI boom escalates concern from truck drivers to Hollywood stars to media workers about whether robots will soon be doing much of their work.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 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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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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“Proceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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