advance
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Researchers in Finland have achieved a major advance in ultra-sensitive measurement technology by detecting an amount of energy smaller than one zeptojoule, less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
He admitted the selection was "a gamble" and on this occasion, Walcott was not given any advance warning.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Under California’s primary system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The U.S. carmaker’s advance could spur its counterparts in China to close the gap in autonomous driving, analysts say, expecting to see increased competition and more technological developments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
At my reaction the monkeys grew more agitated and called to each other, watching it advance.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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