proceed from

verb

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

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The indictment also says the conspirators exchanged bets about distributing the proceeds from the game. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 Depending on the circumstances, this could involve receiving proceeds from the sale of estate assets or payment from available cash accounts owned by the estate. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The proceeds from the auction will go to the nonprofit MusiCares, which provides financial help and services to those in the music industry in need. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Authorities said Ahir kept half of the proceeds from every transaction, with some of the money eventually finding its way into the bank accounts of the motel’s owners. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proceed from

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“Proceed from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proceed%20from. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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