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progression

[pruh-gresh-uhn] / prəˈgrɛʃ ən /


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Progression is not simply about moving forward; nor is it about constant achievement or relentless productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Their findings, published in Nature Communications, come from a study titled "Lack of Caspase 8 Directs Neuronal Progenitor-like reprogramming and Small Cell Lung Cancer Progression."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Progression is finding yourself in the mountains at a spot you couldn’t have gotten to a moment sooner because you were lacking the knowledge to be there.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Progression looks difficult, but not impossible for Vera Pauw's side, and if they manage to pull it off they will face one of the Group D teams, which, could be a tantalising encounter with England.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2022

Progression from one chord to another is called Harmonic progression; from one tone to another, Melodic progression.

From A Treatise on Simple Counterpoint in Forty Lessons by Lehmann, Friedrich Johann




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