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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What is claimed to be the world’s largest-ever fashion rental pop-up has opened in London’s West End as part of a promotion by city authorities to rejuvenate the U.K. capital’s retail heart.
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The promotion includes the choice of either Popeyes’ new ghost pepper sandwich, the classic or spicy sandwich.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The promotion is part of the company’s efforts to grow Rao’s Homemade into a $1 billion brand as Campbell’s broadens its portfolio beyond the declining condensed soup business.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Subramaniam also served as president and CEO of FedEx Express for three months before his promotion to COO and president in 2019.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The promotion includes the choice of either Popeyes’ new ghost pepper sandwich, the classic or spicy sandwich.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The promotion is part of the company’s efforts to grow Rao’s Homemade into a $1 billion brand as Campbell’s broadens its portfolio beyond the declining condensed soup business.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Subramaniam also served as president and CEO of FedEx Express for three months before his promotion to COO and president in 2019.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 8 Nov. 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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