Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of taking or of giving an advanced position; advancement; promotion; furtherance.
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- verb Present participle of
advance .
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- adjective moving forward
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Examples
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The Americans, impressive in advancing from a tough group and inspired in an amazing quarterfinal comeback against Greece, fell flat for the second straight match.
USATODAY.com - Without a medal, U.S. team facing changes 2004
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Japan's advantage in advancing is goal differential after a 6-0 opening win against Argentina.
USATODAY.com - Game capsules: Wednesday's Women's World Cup 2003
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The Mede, we ourselves know, had time to come from the ends of the earth to the Peloponnesus, without any force of yours worthy of the name advancing to meet him.
THE LANDMARK THUCYDIDES Robert B. Strassler 2003
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The Mede, we ourselves know, had time to come from the ends of the earth to the Peloponnesus, without any force of yours worthy of the name advancing to meet him.
THE LANDMARK THUCYDIDES Robert B. Strassler 2003
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Find people who share your values and believe in advancing the same policy reforms.
Welcome, Senate Conservatives Jim DeMint 2010
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Find people who share your values and believe in advancing the same policy reforms.
Wonkbook: Welcome to gridlocked America Ezra Klein 2010
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The governor has been a strong and vocal supporter of many of the Board of Trade's strategic priorities, and has proven himself to be a leader in advancing the policies that are good for Maryland, the region, and for business.
Regional business group reverses trend, backs O'Malley Aaron C. Davis 2010
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- Former President George W. Bush will be presented with an award by the lay group Legatus, for his work in advancing the pro-life cause.
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I do feel like what the critical response is really makes a difference, in advancing the network.
Interview with LOST Co-Creator Damon Lindelof – Collider.com 2010
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"Our nation has made great progress in advancing civil rights, but this unthinkable conspiracy is a reminder that hate-fueled violence continues to be a very real problem in so many communities," said Thomas E. Perez, assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division.
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