proceed from

phrasal verb

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

Examples of proceed from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Law enforcement officials also seized millions of dollars in proceeds from cocaine sales across Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Maryland, and Florida, according to the indictment. Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 One hundred percent of proceeds from sales of the $275 sweatshirt will go to Polar Bears International. Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 Bryan came up with the concept as a way of giving back to the local farming communities, with the proceeds from the concerts going to charities and creating scholarships for students from farming families to attend local community colleges. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024 All proceeds from the song will go directly to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) once the song hits streaming sites. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 May 2024 The proceeds from its shows, often held at Free Range Brewing, go to local charity organizations. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 Net proceeds from the event go to scholarships for the winners and other Lions charities with an emphasis on sight, childhood cancer, diabetes, hunger and the environment. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 Because of this support, including individuals, corporations, foundations and proceeds from the gift shop, Como park is one of the last free metro zoos and botanical gardens in the U.S., with around 1.8 million visitors annually. Anna Pearson, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2024 Insurance proceeds from the drug testing scheme comprised roughly three-quarters of the clinic’s revenue. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024

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“Proceed from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proceed%20from. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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