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noun ADJ. total | gross | net | sale VERB + PROCEEDS use The proceeds will be used to improve the school playground. | donate PROCEEDS + VERB go to sth All the proceeds will go to the local pensioners' club. PREP. on the ~ I sold my car and I'm planning a long holiday on the proceeds. | with the ~ They bought a new minibus with the proceeds from the auction. | ~ from PHRASES your share of the proceeds She bought a small flat with her share of the proceeds.
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