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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had to proceed" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to indicate that something needed to be done, and that action had to be taken. For example: "We had to proceed to the next step in the project, because the deadline was approaching quickly."
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The evolution had to proceed.
"It's unfortunate that the case had to proceed this far.
Yet she knew she had to proceed by the book.
For all of Himmler's zeal, however, the SS had to proceed carefully.
So they had to proceed in relay, gaining only one mile for every three they walked.
Imagine if all literature had to proceed with corporate concerns in mind.
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You have to proceed with caution".
We have to proceed in two steps.
"So [the investigating committee] has to proceed carefully".
And you have to proceed through life that way".
I think we have to proceed very cautiously right now.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com