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Example Sentences

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“I have to budget and do half a tank now, and half a tank later, or ask for an advance on my paycheck just to get gas,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"This is a considerable advance on earlier global assessments," she told BBC News.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

At one point Jonathan asked for an advance on his inheritance, a request Isak felt compelled to accept to maintain their relationship, the judge’s report said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Between last May and September, it produced three double-digit bullish gap-ups, including a 49% advance on September 9.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When I went by Dr. Roland’s office a few minutes later to drop off the Xeroxes, I asked him if he could give me an advance on my work-study check.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt