as in to resume
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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Make sure that lightning is well away from your location before resuming outdoor activity.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025 -
Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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The upcoming launch will be just the second of about 80 in the years ahead as Amazon continues to amass its satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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The government last month restarted collections for the millions of people in default on their loans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Spokesperson Ellen Keast told USA TODAY in a statement on Tuesday, June 3, that the Department of Education has not offset any Social Security benefits since collections restarted last month.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The location closed voluntarily for deep cleaning and was later reopened after a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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However, the wheels are already turning behind the scenes, seeing as The Hollywood Reporter reported that the writers room reopened in October 2024.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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“Proceed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28with%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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