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 Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The club has had a remarkable turnaround since, securing league promotions, bringing in blue chip sponsors, and making the entertainment titans the toast of the town (population of about 45,000).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Preferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferments. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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