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as in elevated
to move higher in rank or position
the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance
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as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
spends all her time now promoting her new business
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as in sold
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promoted
Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Recently two members of our small team were promoted to supervisors.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Patel has promoted conspiracy theories and previously spoken about drastically reforming the department.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Many people promoted into leadership get there thanks to functional brilliance.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lighthouse recently promoted Jameson Parker to CEO after Martini Film Studios took a majority stake.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The fight would be co-promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Gamble was promoted to the top job in January 2022 after serving serving in multiple leadership roles, including COO and CFO.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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The site would have also promoted gun violence prevention through a collaboration with Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit advocacy and research group.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Recently two members of our small team were promoted to supervisors.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Patel has promoted conspiracy theories and previously spoken about drastically reforming the department.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Many people promoted into leadership get there thanks to functional brilliance.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lighthouse recently promoted Jameson Parker to CEO after Martini Film Studios took a majority stake.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The fight would be co-promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Gamble was promoted to the top job in January 2022 after serving serving in multiple leadership roles, including COO and CFO.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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Aligning with Apple in 2023, the production was elevated even more, resulting in record audience numbers for recent performances featuring Usher (2024) and Rihanna (2023).Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, sales grew 24 per cent in the 2021-2022 period.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tour concluded this past weekend after 149 shows with more than 10 million tickets sold.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many of Jones’ personal assets also are being sold.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The firm upgraded the airline to outperform from market perform and raised its price target to $24 from $14.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The stock was recently upgraded by Loop Ventures from $110 to $140 citing strategic implementation of artificial intelligence for merchants (end users), but also various internal operations, which is expected to boost margins and free cash flow.Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Synthetic diamonds are cultivated in laboratories, prioritizing durability over aesthetics to withstand the harsh drilling conditions.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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This classic rivalry has not produced a score of more than 40 points since 2013.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The series will be produced by Hello Sunshine, Fake Empire, and Amazon MGM Studios.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the first time ever, the Oscars will be available to stream live on Hulu, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday morning.Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office also announced the successful rescue mission on Facebook.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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