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advance

[ad-vans, -vahns] / ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns /












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"The new connectome represents a major advance for the field, with the ability to understand how circuits in the brain receive feedback from and control the actions of the body," she said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Steve Hilton, a former top adviser to ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host, will advance as one of two candidates in the race for California governor, US media outlets project.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The top two vote-getters -- regardless of party -- advance to the November general election to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In June 2022, the City Council voted to advance a project put forth by the Venice Community Housing and Hollywood Community Housing Corp. and the city’s housing department signed a development agreement with those developers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Engravings of the Arctic from his upcoming book were previewed in the news media, increasing its soaring advance sales.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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