progression

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"Neutrophil elevation is happening before any evidence of cognitive decline, which makes a compelling case for studying whether neutrophils are actively contributing to disease progression."

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

“The contrast between the slow grind lower in March and the subsequent breakneck rally highlights the U.S. equity market’s pronounced right-tail asymmetry and its longer-term progression toward a more bubble-like regime,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Redick was asked one last time what return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Changes unfold quickly, and the melodies are dynamic in a way that recalls musical theater—overlapping sections suggest a narrative progression even when the words are difficult to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It is also likely that many of the chords in the progression will be chords that are common in the new key.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones