proceed from

verb

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

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The proceeds from the sale will go towards fellowships, grants, and residencies. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026 As with all Headliner releases, proceeds from bottle sales will go toward regional or local nonprofits. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 As per the Real Deal, the lawsuit states that the Zeckendorfs seek the proceeds from the sale but not the artwork itself. News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026 The family is seeking the proceeds from the sale of the artwork. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proceed from

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“Proceed from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proceed%20from. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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