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progress

[prog-res, -ruhs, proh-gres, pruh-gres] / ˈprɒg rɛs, -rəs, ˈproʊ grɛs, prəˈgrɛs /






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The continued decline of foreign aid spending and sharp funding cuts to global health "have seriously affected delivery of immunisation services. This will likely reverse hard-earned progress," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The company has made some progress mending relationships with retailers in the U.S., where sales have improved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Shareholder approval marks another important milestone towards completing our acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, building on our successful equity and debt syndications and progress across regulatory approvals,” Paramount said Thursday in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It added that it was "imperative that the appropriate time be allowed" in order for that to happen, while "support is given to the complainant to progress inquiries at their own pace".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She sawed at the rope frantically with the mistletoe dagger, but it made slow progress.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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