proceeding sentence

USAGE SUMMARY

Proceeding sentence is not a correct or usable phrase in written English, as it is not a common or standard phrase.
A better way to refer to the next sentence in a written piece would be something like, "The following sentence..." or "The next sentence...". For example: I had a great time at the party. The following sentence will explain why.

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

In all likelihood, you have the words before you as you move your eyes from left to right, proceeding sentence by sentence.

The New York Times - Arts

Subjects were informed that they could forget about the proceeding sentence as soon as a new one began.

Cerebral Cortex

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

In a statement, public defender Scott Sanders said Dekraai "understands and accepts" that proceeding to sentencing without a penalty trial would "mean an end to all trial and appellate challenges in this case" and that he stands "ready to begin serving the rest of his life in prison".

Los Angeles Times

At the start of each block, a 1-s cue screen informed participants which emotion the proceeding three sentences would feature.

European Journal of Neuroscience

But in court, Mr. London, who had just been appointed in the case, said that after an initial conversation with his client, "he has been rather adamant that he wants to proceed to sentence".

The New York Times

A federal judge proceeded to sentence Maria Angela Plancarte and her husband, Elias Garcia Garcia, both 53, to a year and a day in prison for selling four jaguar skins to federal undercover agents in Texas and Florida.

The New York Times

He proceeded to sentence Dwight Hammond to three months and his son to a year and one day in prison.  .

Huffington Post

Most importantly, if I didn't understand a word in a sentence, I forbade myself from proceeding to the next sentence until I looked it up in a textbook and then reread the sentence until it made sense.

Science Magazine

"Whenever future dangerousness is at issue in a capital sentencing proceeding under South Carolina's new scheme, due process requires that the jury be informed that a life sentence carries no possibility of parole," she concluded.

The New York Times

In a federal decision in 1994, the Supreme Court ruled that the validity of prior convictions could not be challenged as part of the sentencing proceeding itself.

The New York Times

He noted that the transcript reported that as members of the jury were polled, most of them were "in tears," a notation Justice Stevens said he had never seen before in reviewing a transcript of a sentencing proceeding.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using "proceeding sentence" in formal writing. Opt for more common and grammatically sound alternatives such as "the following sentence" or "the next sentence".

Common error

The word "proceeding" typically refers to an action or event that is taking place, not a static element like a sentence. Using it to describe a sentence can create confusion. Remember that "proceeding" is an adjective that needs a noun, and "sentence" is not compatible with its typical meaning.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "proceeding sentence" is primarily intended as a descriptor, aiming to specify the sentence that comes next in a sequence. However, Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is not considered grammatically correct in standard English, making its function unclear in formal contexts.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Science

33%

Wiki

17%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the intention behind the phrase "proceeding sentence" is clear—to refer to the next sentence—it's important to recognize that Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect and not standard English. The examples provided by Ludwig often use the phrase in contexts where they are analyzing language itself, rather than using the phrase naturally. For clear and grammatically sound writing, alternatives like "the following sentence" or "the next sentence" are recommended. When writing, keep in mind that the term "proceeding" usually references an action, whereas in this context, it attempts to describe a static component of written language which leads to grammatical errors.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

the following sentence

Replaces "proceeding" with "following" for grammatical correctness.

the next sentence

Uses "next" instead of "proceeding" to indicate the subsequent sentence.

the subsequent sentence

Employs "subsequent" as a more formal alternative to "next".

continue to the next sentence

Focuses on the action of moving forward in reading.

move on to the next sentence

Similar to 'continue,' but emphasizes the transition.

read the next sentence

Directly refers to the act of reading the subsequent sentence.

analyze the next sentence

Highlights the analytical aspect of engaging with the following sentence.

the sentence that follows

Rephrases to clarify the sequence of sentences.

the succeeding sentence

Uses "succeeding" as a formal synonym for "next".

go on to the next sentence

Indicates a progression in reading or analysis.

FAQs

What's a better way to say "proceeding sentence"?

Instead of "proceeding sentence", use phrases like "the "next sentence"", "the "following sentence"", or "the subsequent sentence".

Is "proceeding sentence" grammatically correct?

No, "proceeding sentence" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use alternatives like "the next sentence".

When should I avoid using "proceeding sentence"?

Avoid using "proceeding sentence" in any formal or academic writing. It's generally not accepted as standard English and can sound awkward. Opt for more common alternatives.

What is the difference between "proceeding sentence" and "the following sentence"?

"Proceeding sentence" is not a standard or grammatically correct phrase, while "the following sentence" is a common and accepted way to refer to the sentence that comes next.