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transition

[tran-zish-uhn, -sish-] / trænˈzɪʃ ən, -ˈsɪʃ- /


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That was the real moment of transition, from an application to a general-purpose technology anyone could use.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Some people, including Tellez, believe a diplomatic solution is still possible, in which a coalition of countries negotiates with Nicaragua’s leaders for a transition to democracy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The way Americans perceive socialism is apparently undergoing such a transition.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

The start of the week saw a transition of power in Westminster, with Andy Burnham replacing Sir Keir Starmer to become leader of the Labour Party and the UK's 59th prime minister.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

This would be their first year doing full simulations, and I knew that was a hard transition.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

During school hours, the role includes managing schedules, coordinating appointments and activities, running errands and overseeing day-to-day household administration—then transitions to child care when the kids return home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

While the higher-paying jobs in the figure still have lower transitions out of work even after ChatGPT, AI exposure may reduce the gap in career length between low- and high-paying occupations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Students overwhelmingly said exploring career interests is helping them make successful transitions into adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Leerink said it would keep watching the company’s performance with weigh-management drugs as Hims & Hers transitions from selling compounded GLP-1 medication to branded versions.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

She remembers the painful transitions to spring, the sea grapes and the rains, her skin a cicatrix.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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