as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
anticipated her preferment to a better-paying position within the company
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promotions
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The funding for fresh orange and grapefruit promotions brings the total funding to market fresh citrus production this fiscal year to $353,000; the year ends June 30.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026 -
The retailer, always considered a premium brand that rarely offered promotions, had been leaning on discounts to drive sales and move inventory.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Preferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferments. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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