as in advancement
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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The Best Streaming Deals on Hulu in 2024 Students get the best Hulu deal with the streaming service’s promotion for those enrolled in an accredited college or university.
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotion, however, is not available during certain blackout dates from Nov. 22 to Nov. 26, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4, 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotions continued: Bettison eventually rose to inspector, captain, commander, deputy chief and, eventually, first assistant chief in 2021, the city said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotion follows Southwest’s recent announcement of a key partnership with Icelandair just last month.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotion, however, is not available during certain blackout dates from Nov. 22 to Nov. 26, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4, 2025.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotions continued: Bettison eventually rose to inspector, captain, commander, deputy chief and, eventually, first assistant chief in 2021, the city said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The promotion follows Southwest’s recent announcement of a key partnership with Icelandair just last month.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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