as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch
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Verb
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Normal operations at Terminal 4 have since resumed.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 June 2026 -
Experts believe demand destruction in the world’s second-biggest economy only partly explains the reduction in oil imports, and warned that if Beijing resumed its pre-war level of crude purchases while the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, the global economic consequences could be devastating.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In his three-year tenure, Cribbs continued Keller’s longtime softball success, leading the Indians during a 37-7 district record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Following a complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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But, McNally cautioned, oil and gas prices could still trend up later in the summer even if the strait is reopened.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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And the idea that the strait is suddenly going to be magically reopened, look at the gas prices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Proceeded (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeded%20%28with%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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