transitions

plural of transition
as in transformations
a change from one state or condition to another We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

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Recent Examples of transitions Use music intentionally for transitions, gatherings and shared rituals. Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The hems have distressing for an edgy vibe that easily transitions from day to night. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Actress Judy Greer’s brand Wile Women targets hormonal transitions with symptom-specific, hormone-free products. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The first unit showcases an eye-catching colorway in which the deep green on the hulls transitions to a golden bronze as the light changes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 There will be pain points as the program transitions from federal to state funding, some of which are already being felt through contract cancellations for farmers and staffers supporting program administration, Reider said. Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Either way, this ensemble transitions seamlessly from beach to boardwalk. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026 First is that quantum transitions must be weak to bring about perturbations in experiments. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 The transitions from dialogue to songs to dances to corny one-liners is so fluid that the show is like one long dance. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
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  • The social media algorithm rewards rapid before-and-after transformations or bold statements without nuance, which can affect the way people expect things to happen for them, Aleksic said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Many finance transformations fall short because CFOs focus too much on org charts and technology while neglecting the broader operating model.
    Anders Liu-Lindberg, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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  • Before the focus shifts back to club football, allow The Athletic to walk through some of the data quirks and tactical tendencies from this year’s World Cup.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Why Direct Engineer-User Is Essential ​ One of our team's most impactful operational shifts has been having our engineers interact directly with users and testers.
    Laila Burns, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Because conversions can be pricey, Fabyan doesn’t envision that trend to continue.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
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  • The union is asking for a full-time base salary that is at least 10% of the chancellor’s base salary of $795,000 and annual cost-of-living adjustments among other things.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, Social Security benefits receive cost-of-living adjustments.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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