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Common collocations with progression in American Collocation

progression noun

US /prəˈɡreʃ(ə)n/

natural

automatic
inevitable
logical
natural

So when an opportunity came up it seemed the natural progression and I jumped at the opportunity.

fast

quick
rapid

Hudson attributes her rapid progression through the sport to the goals she set herself from the beginning.

slow or gradual

gradual
slow
steady

Critics see in his work a steady progression from lighter, frivolous work to darker, more serious plays.

smooth and without breaks

seamless
smooth

To enable the smooth progression of research grant applications, the following procedures have been established.

more

further
future
incremental

Even if you do develop eye disease, it can be managed and treated to prevent any further progression.

satisfactory

positive
satisfactory
successful

The curriculum is designed to ensure satisfactory progression to college education.

slow down a progression

delay
hinder
inhibit
retard
slow (down)

There are drugs that slow the progression of heart disease.

speed up a progression

accelerate
aid
encourage
enhance
facilitate
promote
support

These reports together with your record of achievement and development facilitate your progression as a teacher.

stop or prevent a progression

block
halt
prevent
reverse
stop

The chairman’s ego refused to give in and foolish pride has halted the progression of the football club.

affect a progression

affect
determine
influence

Education is important because it influences career progression and earnings once in work.

monitor a progression

chart
follow
monitor
track

The book charts the progression of this republican movement from the 1920s to today.

ensure a progression

allow
enable
ensure
guarantee

Successful completion of the course guarantees progression to the first year of a degree course.

show a progression

demonstrate
show

The old boatyard now houses an array of boats, showing the progression to modern day vessels.

make a progression

make

Steve made the natural progression from modeling to television by becoming the presenter of `The Popfactory’.