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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Now, with the PFL’s multimillion-dollar deal with Francis Ngannou and partnerships with global broadcast platforms like DAZN, the promotion has become a legitimate contender for talent acquisition.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The farm bureau said its volunteers checked prices in person and online using grocery store apps and websites and shopped for the best prices without using special promotions.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
DeVito, who lived at his parents’ home in nearby Cedar Grove, N.J., last season, made the most of last year’s promotion.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The promotion, aimed at foreigners disenchanted with their day-to-day lives, offers residences for as low as just €1, or about $1.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The farm bureau said its volunteers checked prices in person and online using grocery store apps and websites and shopped for the best prices without using special promotions.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
DeVito, who lived at his parents’ home in nearby Cedar Grove, N.J., last season, made the most of last year’s promotion.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 28 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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