At that time, a decommissioning process will proceed over a period of 50 years and is expected to cost $1.8 billion.

"I didn't have to go in and test - the process proceeded swiftly."

The final three stages were the most difficult, primarily because the process proceeded so quickly once it had been initiated.

This time, the process seems to have begun earlier in the downturn and is proceeding more slowly.

If he were, the process would proceed at an exponential rate.

But the process of translation, though difficult, is proceeding rapidly.

But just how smoothly that process might proceed is impossible to gauge.

Still, as many have observed, the process has proceeded backward.

Over all, however, the group said in a later report, "the electoral process is proceeding relatively smoothly."

"Without their full support, the political process would not proceed as smoothly."