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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Nearly two months after the lockout started, the parties resumed talks Monday morning, but bargaining stalled after USW leadership asked BP to end the lockout of more than 800 union workers without requiring acceptance of its March 17 contract proposal.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026 -
Security and local authorities cleared the area as Martin and his team evacuated the stage; the singer later resumed the show once officials deemed conditions under control.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Over the decades, Andrews has continued to build an award-winning career across film and television, earning multiple Oscar nominations and 10 Emmy nominations, including recognition for her voice-over role in Bridgerton.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The remark, however, did not seem to distract play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown, who continued the broadcast without acknowledging it.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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When Sethapanichsakul's team got new funding, the excavation restarted in 2024.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Experts have suggested the longer wait times could be related to the biometric appointments, which were paused during the pandemic, being restarted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Following a major multi-year renovation, the hotel reopened as Park Hyatt Siem Reap in 2013, marking the brand's first foray in Southeast Asia.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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JPMorgan analysts expect oil prices to average $97 a barrel through the rest of the year, if the strait is reopened in early June.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Proceeded (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeded%20%28with%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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