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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Recent Examples of transition The outside hitter had three kills in the next four plays and the visitors rode solid transition volleyball for the opening win. —
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 But even this transition was relatively unassuming on its face. —ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 When the transition came, those recommendations were not implemented. —Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transition
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 But even this transition was relatively unassuming on its face. —ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 When the transition came, those recommendations were not implemented. —Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transition
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The automaker agreed this month to buy an unidentified AI hardware firm for as much as $2 billion of Tesla’s common stock and equity awards to help accelerate the transformation.— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Early days, but during my visit many locals were keen to see the transformation, booking tables in the restaurant and bar for sunset views.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 A simple shift in approach brings things back into balance.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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After shift supervisor would come shift manager, followed by assistant manager, followed by manager, district manager.— Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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This improves energy conversion and output.— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Office-to-residential conversions, which would allow more people to live downtown, have been a priority for the organization.— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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The biggest adjustment, according to Birmingham, was to get the cast and crew comfortable with the hydrogen plant at Longcross.— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Current robots can gather data quickly, but aren’t smart enough to understand the science behind the results or make immediate adjustments to improve the process.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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