progression

Example Sentences

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Ta’Shawn James, a defensive back who transferred from Iowa to UCLA, showed strength during drills — an encouraging sign early in his progression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Limited career progression, low pay and better opportunities in the private sector are all reasons sonographers have given for thinking about leaving the NHS, the Society says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

On “Pajarito,” a light and whimsical number in Spanish addressed to a little bird, he whistles part of the melody as the circular chord progression invites clapping along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"In Alzheimer's mice treated with the molecule, disease progression was markedly slowed," states Dr. Jing Yan, formerly part of Prof. Bading's team and now with FundaMental Pharma.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

It had a chaotic, almost unmusical sound, without rhythm or form or progression, like the noise of nature.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien