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advance

[ad-vans, -vahns] / ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns /












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Semiconductor-heavy markets led Thursday’s advance after the selloff earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In advance of the stifling heat, the Met Office extended its red warning further south towards England's south coast.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The European team needs a win against Mexico at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to advance to the next round — either as the group runner-up or as one of the best third-place finishers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The King thought about venturing a reply, but then laughed and said: "I'd need advance warning of that..."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

“If you advance through the competition, you’ll be with him each of those times. That means you’ll be our eyes and ears in these rooms, and I can’t emphasize enough how vital that will be.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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