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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Sun is also required to give up any of the proceeds from the export offenses. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 In one incident, prosecutors say Maduro and Flores ordered members of their security details to torture a law enforcement official suspected of stealing proceeds from narcotics trafficking. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Joel intends to use proceeds from the sale to support the Joel Foundation. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 All proceeds from their sales will benefit Misericordia, Heart of Mercy. — Tom Barnas, CBS News, 13 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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