advance
Example Sentences
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Overall, this work marks an important advance in the field of MXenes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
In a grueling defensive slugfest with fellow No. 1-seed Texas, the Bruins won 51-44 to advance to Sunday’s national championship game against South Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Otherwise, it would come during a new-look Southern Section Division 1 playoff format that will have 16 teams and start with a best two-out-of-three series to advance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The put sale positions investors to buy stocks lower, while the call increases in value if stocks advance.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
In a top-secret report, William gave the entire team credit for every major advance.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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