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advent

[ad-vent] / ˈæd vɛnt /
NOUN
beginning or arrival of something anticipated
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STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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Before the advent of television, it was much easier for presidents to disguise their health struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Estonia, closely eyeing battlefield developments, has made significant shifts in its military spending in response to the advent of modern drone warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“With the advent of buy-now-pay-later, we are further and further away from doing the first thing: Buy what you can afford.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

At the advent of streaming, everyone said that you can make your money on tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, loyal still to McClellan, had nodded cynically at the advent of Grant.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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