proceed from

phrasal verb

proceeded from; proceeding from; proceeds from
formal
: to come from (a source)
Strange noises proceeded from the house.

Examples of proceed from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To help sweeten the pot, the event would be a charity auction, with half the proceeds from Art’s work going to After-School All-Stars, a charity that provides free after-school programs for underprivileged youth. Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024 The watch’s seller was none other than famed collector John Goldberger, who donated it to Phillips auction house (the proceeds from the sale were gifted to Children Action, a charity). Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 That information will give you a clue about how to proceed from here. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024 Five percent of the proceeds from each book sold will go to PERIOD. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Furthermore, Winfrey will also donate the proceeds from any future exercise of her WW stock options, the company said. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024 Still, funding the scholarships is expensive—more than the proceeds from The Movement alone can fund. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 All proceeds from the sale will go to the Bright Foundation, an arts education charity founded by the renowned costume designer John Bright. Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024 Loan proceeds from the federal Paycheck Protection Program, guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, were supposed to cover payroll and other overhead expenses. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024

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“Proceed from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proceed%20from. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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