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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The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump’s biggest campaign promises.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025 -
Season Seven concluded on Sunday evening with heartfelt romantic declarations, a breakup anyone with eyes could have seen coming from a thousand miles away, and a collective sigh of relief from the fans at home that Total Drama Island is finally over and normal life can resume — maybe.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Search and rescue teams continue to look for the missing people.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Now the nominations machinery is restarting, and Trump's most controversial judicial nominee is only one step away from the federal bench.—
July 21,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Reengagement From Qualified Lead: A vetted prospect returns to restart the conversation.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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All the while, in the present day, Sophie is pregnant and preparing to reopen her mom’s hotel after her death.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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When are Yellowstone rivers closed to fishing reopening?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Proceed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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