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as in to lend
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks
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as in early
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Recent Examples of advance
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Both schools’ football teams advanced to NCAA FCS semifinals last season and SDSU’s women’s basketball team pulled off an impressive first-round NCAA tournament upset this month against Oklahoma State.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Looking farther ahead, Courtney said there is support in Congress and the Navy for a budgeting reform that would allow shipyards to cover salary overruns on submarines under construction by accessing contract money awarded in advance for construction of future ships.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Thune is known as an honest and plainspoken dealmaker who will likely give his Republican colleagues more insight and advance notice of leadership decisions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hut 8 — Shares advanced more than 1% after the bitcoin miner announced the launch of American Bitcoin Corp., the result of a merger between Hut 8 and American Data Centers, a company formed by a group of investors that include Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
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The first order of business was getting expert advice from the animal handlers well in advance, going through the script and asking what was possible and what was not.
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Tickets are free but advance registration is required.
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Filmmakers and actors such as Christine Vachon, Ezra Edelman, and Mark Ruffalo lent their names to public calls for Ballal’s release.—
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Dubai’s vision is to become a global leader in contemporary architecture, and this in turn lends itself towards futuristic, unusual, and uniquely designed buildings.—
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The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.—
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The cast of Apple TV+’s Severance hopped across the pond for their latest pop-up activation promoting the workplace thriller, Season 2 of which concluded March 21.—
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The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.—
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
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This design takes the look of classic sandals and elevates it with soft leather and gold details.—
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The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, which was elevated into a separate agency under the Biden administration to oversee tasks like the pandemic stockpile, will be abosrbed into the CDC.—
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Several reports in Italian and international media suggested that Bezos' wedding organizers had already booked rooms at Venice's main luxury hotels and reserved for a few days in late June large numbers of gondolas and water taxis.—
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The bees, as suggested by their name, also produce honey.—
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In turn, creators are approaching the ban with a mix of uncertainty and plans to spread content out across several platforms.—
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During March 6’s NBA exhibition match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, James approached Smith on the sidelines and confronted him about his comments about Bronny.—
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In a stunning display of technological advancement, China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest feat, a humanoid robot that can perform kung fu moves with astonishing precision and balance.—
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In the 2000s, advancements in DNA sequencing led to a swell of genetic research that found that about two-thirds of those familial cases are connected to a handful of genetic mutations.—
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
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While the informal trade talks continue, the U.S. market has shown signs of improvement.—
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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