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as in lending
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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2
as in promoting
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in elevating
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 proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in approaching
to move closer to
advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog
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as in gaining
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Recent Examples of advancing
Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
And appearing in the CFP means more TV eyeballs plus lucrative participation payouts ($4 million for qualifying, $4 million for advancing to the quarterfinals, $6 million for making the semifinals and $6 million for reaching the championship game).
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Republicans blocked that bill from advancing in the Senate.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
District staff recommended against advancing the item, citing its conflict with California law, which allows students to compete on teams that align with their gender identity.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
However, despite the strong pace, dirty air from the cars ahead held him back from advancing positions.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Ten percent of all proceeds from the latest collaboration between Brilliant Earth and Goodall directly support The Jane Goodall Legacy Fund, advancing conservation initiatives, environmental education and youth empowerment through the globally influential Roots & Shoots program.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The milestone took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and marks an important step in advancing solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion technology.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Infantry, tanks, artillery advancing toward inner city Israeli army spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said Israeli forces had been operating in the periphery of Gaza City for several weeks but since the night of Monday to Tuesday large numbers of troops had begun moving towards the inner city.
—Reuters, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
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Farley, a former New York City health commissioner who teaches at Tulane University, acknowledged that many factors contribute to falls, including the physical impairments and deteriorating eyesight associated with advancing age; alcohol abuse; and tripping hazards in people’s homes.
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But a strain of fundamentalist politics attached itself to Trump early in his first term, lending that administration a socially-conservative anti-media heft.—
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In addition to the linen collection, Paltrow will be lending her stylish (but never stuffy) point-of-view as the magazine’s first official guest editor for the publication’s 24th issue, launching in October.—
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Its intended purpose is to help develop the nation's communications infrastructure and protect consumers’ equal access by promoting competition among communication companies.—
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What happens if social media’s data-gathering and profiling engine is turned not to selling merch or promoting political rhetoric, but to profiling enemies?—
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And medicine is progressing at astonishing speed.—
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Dylan D’Epifanio, Northwood, QB The 6-foot-3 sophomore is progressing with 1,167 yards and 11 TDs for the Timberwolves (3-2).—
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The Directors Guild of America is elevating its in-house public relations staffer ahead of the union’s 2026 negotiations with top studios and streamers.—
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The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.—
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City officials are proposing cumulative 62% hikes to water rates and 31% hikes to sewer rates over four years — increases that would incrementally kick in between January 2026 and January 2029, if approved Tuesday.—
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With the help of industry unions, Schiff and Friedman are attempting to pull together bipartisan coalitions within their respective chambers to pen bills proposing such an incentive.—
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
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Snippets of Dorothy in her shiny silver heels and blue gingham dress can be seen throughout the clip as Glind walks down the aisle in a long white wedding train approaching Prince Fiyero.—
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That means encouraging teams to slow down, check sender info, confirm requests through other channels and report anything that feels off.—
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By encouraging tourists to visit Puerto Rico’s lauded heritage sites, Bad Bunny is uplifting narratives about the community and their power that recontextualize the island as a place for visitors from across the globe to celebrate.—
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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
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These efforts give visitors new awareness of the homegrown organizations doing vital nonprofit work across Puerto Rico, as well as a way to support meaningful work happening on the island.—
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“Advancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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