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promotion

[pruh-moh-shuhn] / prəˈmoʊ ʃən /




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No one likes to criticize people who have power over them, especially if they think it could jeopardize their next promotion or bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Rannells: So much of the promotion of things that you work on now hinges on your participation in like, “Post this picture” or “Do this video” or “Do this thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I can think of one case where a senior civilian in the Pentagon manipulated the promotion process to make sure that certain colonels were lifted to the rank of general.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The singer's unique style and artistry has "contributed to the promotion of Congolese rumba and the dissemination of Congolese culture to an international audience," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Grades are affected in addition to access to certain opportunities and promotion to leader- ship roles.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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