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 winning bidder will also be helping out a good cause, as proceeds from the sale will benefit LeBron James Family Foundation. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026 Lionsgate’s quarterly earnings report last week was highlighted by the success of Michael, the company’s first billion-dollar grossing film, as well as ancillary proceeds from The Housemaid, a holiday season blockbuster. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Festival curator Will Braden has been handpicking these videos since 2016, and some proceeds from the ticket sales all go to local animal shelters. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Hotel Jerome will direct 10 percent of proceeds from every trek to the center’s forest-health programs in the Roaring Fork Valley, and Moncler is supporting the organization’s environmental science programs for local elementary-school students. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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