as in transformation
a change from one state or condition to another
We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
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His name echoes in chants from fans celebrating every defensive stop, transition dunk, and three-pointer — open or contested — that he’s drilled this season.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The group, which ruled the northwestern province of Idlib for several years, has put out feelers to pretty much everyone (outside of Israel), hoping to improve relations with foreign powers that will no doubt try to meddle in the transition process.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The group's leaders declared that their transition plan is nearly complete, with a new government prepared to take office immediately.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, his transition team appointed Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The group, which ruled the northwestern province of Idlib for several years, has put out feelers to pretty much everyone (outside of Israel), hoping to improve relations with foreign powers that will no doubt try to meddle in the transition process.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The group's leaders declared that their transition plan is nearly complete, with a new government prepared to take office immediately.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, his transition team appointed Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Slice, who donates monthly to various charities and funds local development initiatives, is rewriting the future of American small businesses through leading digital transformations.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Technological innovation explores advancements such as AI and digital transformation that are disrupting industries.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Yet the story Rafiki tells Kiara is so thematically rich that the frequent shifts back to present day, usually involving some lighthearted Timon jokes, don’t do the narrative momentum many favors.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For a shift to occur, there has to be enlightenment.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Only an incomplete and potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt by rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler to tight end Juwan Johnson eliminated cries of robbery from the visiting locker room.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Short, engaging videos can also be tailored for different stages of the customer journey—from awareness to decision-making—increasing both conversion rates and customer trust.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Well Once the results of the hearing test are recorded, no further adjustments to the settings are necessary.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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