progress
noun
a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.
have progressed
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present perfectof progress.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“But that’s how things have progressed, and the development of technology will always outpace the development of defenses against the undesirable effects of technology,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Without that, he probably would have progressed beyond the first session.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Couhig, who took over as Reading owner in May 2025, said the League One club have had talks with Bath but would not disclose how far they have progressed.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Several bills have been proposed in Congress to ensure the ballroom gets built, but none have progressed to a vote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Milly has been a joy from the very first moment we laid eyes on her, and our love for her has only grown deeper and more vast as the days have progressed.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
