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progression

[pruh-gresh-uhn] / prəˈgrɛʃ ən /


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The goal is to prevent or slow the progression of conditions that may ultimately lead to heart attacks and strokes, which are becoming more common in younger adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Barker wisely plants this tension in the screenplay without drawing too much attention to itself, folding it into the natural progression of a conversation between two close friends.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Murrell can't be sent there initially - it's a progression prison, not a first destination after sentencing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Improvisation requires an understanding of the chord progression.

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




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