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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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Minnesota’s approach to charitable gambling has evolved over the years, guided by laws aimed at balancing the regulation of gambling activities with the promotion of charitable causes.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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After that loss, VanZant went 2-3 in the UFC before eventually departing the promotion and enjoying stints in BKFC, Misfits Boxing, and Power Slap.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In addition to changing some of those policies and reforming the promotion and recruitment systems, the city hired a consultant to examine the employment practices and workplace culture of the fire department.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Minnesota’s approach to charitable gambling has evolved over the years, guided by laws aimed at balancing the regulation of gambling activities with the promotion of charitable causes.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
More news: Daniel Cormier Disputes Jon Jones' GOAT Status
After that loss, VanZant went 2-3 in the UFC before eventually departing the promotion and enjoying stints in BKFC, Misfits Boxing, and Power Slap.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In addition to changing some of those policies and reforming the promotion and recruitment systems, the city hired a consultant to examine the employment practices and workplace culture of the fire department.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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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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