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Meanings of progressive in English

Portuguese
imperfeito
Catalan
imperfet

A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going.

imperfeito
Spanish
aspecto progresivo

Grammatical contrast of present tense verbs.

Related terms
aspecto progresivo
Portuguese
progressivo
Spanish
progresivo

Favoring or promoting progress.

Related terms
progressivo
Catalan
progressista

A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.

progressista
Usage of progressive in English
1
This period will allow government a progressive and responsible return to normal.
The South African
2
As another progressive politician said not so long ago: yes, we can.
The Guardian
3
Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation.
Ebony
4
Late renal allograft loss is mainly the result of progressive histological damage.
Pubmed
5
That conventional view is not entirely supported by progressive commercial practice, however.
Reuters
6
Main outcomes and measures: Global and vertexwise rate of progressive cortical thinning.
Pubmed
7
She said her government over the past three years had been progressive.
Radio NZ
8
Taking controversial political stands, particularly progressive ones, would jeopardize these women's jobs.
Feminist dot com
9
What about power, especially given your writing from a potentially progressive perspective?
The new yorker
10
The debate is about personal style, not the future of progressive politics.
The Guardian
11
That means flexibility, a collaborative work environment and a progressive cultural identity.
The Irish Times
12
A year ago he was everyone's idea of a promising, progressive manager.
The Guardian
13
A Europe that will be less democratic, less progressive and less secure.
The Irish Times
14
Everitt said Sanders' position clashes with his image as a progressive populist.
Reuters
15
Is Trump right about free trade or is there a progressive alternative?
The Guardian
16
Seattle has long been a centre of progressive thinking and direct action.
The Guardian
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Translations for progressive
Progressive through the time
Progressive across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
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