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advance

[ad-vans, -vahns] / ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns /












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“The work of defending the world’s cyber infrastructure might take years; frontier AI capabilities are likely to advance substantially over just the next few months,” Anthropic wrote in its Project Glasswing announcement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

During these periods, large amounts of ice are pushed quickly toward the glacier's front, often causing it to advance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

As advance growth estimates are largely compiled from January and February, it is too soon to show the conflict’s impact on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

First-quarter earnings are expected to exceed forecasts for a 13.9% advance.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“It is a pity there is no way to tell in advance how much optimism is the correct amount,” she thought as she pinned her dull, drab locks into a dull, drab bun.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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