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progress

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






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Tanzania formed a presidential commission to investigate last year's deadly violence, but little progress has been made.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Muharemovic speaks Bosnian, German, English, Italian and Slovenian, while he frequently mentions his parents when he talks about his progress and the support he has received.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Renewed escalation could drive a further increase in the geopolitical risk premium while credible progress toward a deal could unwind part of the existing premium, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Burbank-based Disney has more parks-related projects in progress than ever before.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

A fan of modernism and progress in all forms, Greeley was happy to introduce his readers to the new idea of spirit communication.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

By examining tumor cells individually rather than studying them in large groups, the team gained a clearer understanding of how different populations of cancer cells change their DNA as the disease progresses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

The 3v3 format only lasts for 12 months, so goalkeepers do return from under-8 level when the game progresses to 5v5.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

If steps aren’t taken immediately, she said, the damage would likely be far worse as winter progresses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

“If Gulf unloads are materially disrupted, fewer clean empties will become available for repositioning just as harvest progresses and October contract needs begin drawing on the fleet.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

At first he tries to eat all of everything, but as the meal progresses he finds he must forgo some things to keep his appetite and his taste buds functioning.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

Instead of receiving a diagnosis after the cancer has progressed to an advanced, potentially terminal stage, patients might have an opportunity to begin treatment while the disease is still treatable.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

The general losses in New York filtered through to Asia in the morning but some markets staged a comeback as the day progressed.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

That was primarily due to an issue with a third-party debt management firm, which affected a small group of borrowers with a high ability to pay, who progressed straight through delinquency to default.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Elsewhere on day one, Britain's women and men progressed as first and second fastest respectively in qualifying for the team pursuit events.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

As the dry season progressed, the grass shriveled and many trees lost their leaves.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Soccer is his sport, but he’s progressing so well in football, options could be opening up for someone who insists no one taught him how to kick or punt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

I know that oftentimes, the logistics of getting engaged and married can take away from the joy of progressing in a partnership.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Investors have been eager to hear how the carrier is progressing on its turnaround.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The recovery in Middle Eastern production appears to be progressing smoothly, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Keeth’s love for the sport was genuine, and he saw how invested I was in progressing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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