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advancement

[ad-vans-muhnt, -vahns-] / ædˈvæns mənt, -ˈvɑns- /




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He sees contradictions – uncertain youth in a powerful, assertive country; disillusionment despite huge advancement – and his job, he says, is to unpack what is driving it.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

In this, “Learning to Fly” seems less a reflection of athletic prowess than scientific advancement: What are the limitations, if any, of the human body?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

“We are grateful for Cathy’s leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women’s basketball.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Of course for some Everesters myriad other, less virtuous, motives came into play, as well: minor celebrity, career advancement, ego massage, ordinary bragging rights, filthy lucre.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

While regulations have been temporarily updated in each election, researchers say they aren’t robust enough to match the lightning pace of the latest technological advancements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

But the dramatic advancements made in AI over the last several years has finally made it something that scares people almost as much as nuclear weapons or the hand of God.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

A documentary offers a history of cystic fibrosis and the medical advancements in combatting it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The announcement marked a new stage in the major powers' rush for military space capabilities, driven by rapid technological advancements but lacking a comprehensive legal framework.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Great advancements in communication, transportation, and science were about to take place.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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