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Recent Examples of progression Even some of Clark’s biggest supporters are careful to consider her as a key figure in the long progression of the sport, rather than as a sui-generis phenomenon. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 June 2025 And in the background of all this is the chance for progression in skills development- up and down the line. Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025 The orchestral backing is often trite, cycling through the same progressions for what feels like minutes at a time. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression. Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for progression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
Noun
  • Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.
    Markus Pflitsch, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 28 June 2025
  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
  • The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • The chain also announced a new Chipotle Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap is joining the menu.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • In the latest twist, Shooter McGavin (the rival to Sandler’s Happy) gets to be the official spokesperson for the Happy Gilmore Meal, which is an actual offering going on sale at the chain later this summer.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • The training process copies information from the training data into the model, making the model a derivative work under copyright law.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • The depot houses rare posters, architectural models, and artifacts from every stage of the network’s development.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Nazario's son Zackery died after unlocking a train door, climbing on top of a moving train, and turning to look at his girlfriend just as the train crossed the Williamsburg Bridge.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
  • Omar took a train to the Antelope Valley in late March to visit Garcia Aquino, a youth travel soccer coach with the Hurricane Valley boys soccer club in the Sylmar area.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 June 2025
  • The rapid advancement of AI is reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and making adaptability more critical than ever.
    Robert E. Siegel, CNBC, 26 June 2025

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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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