promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
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Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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Throughout the album’s promotion, Charli has made appearances in New York, Los Angeles, and London.
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Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 21 June 2024
Some might also get board seats, an honor bestowed on the few, or receive promotions to highly visible roles overseeing large teams and making weighty decisions under pressure.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
Sara Senatore, Bank of America’s senior analyst for restaurants, said in May that the promotions could help win back customers frustrated by the increasing cost of fast food.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 20 June 2024
Other promotions include $10 Tuesday, offering an eight-piece bucket of drums and thighs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
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Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 21 June 2024
Some might also get board seats, an honor bestowed on the few, or receive promotions to highly visible roles overseeing large teams and making weighty decisions under pressure.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
Sara Senatore, Bank of America’s senior analyst for restaurants, said in May that the promotions could help win back customers frustrated by the increasing cost of fast food.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 20 June 2024
Other promotions include $10 Tuesday, offering an eight-piece bucket of drums and thighs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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