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advancing

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verb

present participle of advance
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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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as in approaching
to move closer to advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog

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Verb
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.
    Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Local laws, such as New York's Local Law 97, are further driving the need for more aggressive energy-efficiency measures, ensuring that cities continue progressing toward their decarbonization goals.
    Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
    Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The government cited these factors when proposing a new rule to protect the butterflies under the Endangered Species Act.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The left has been pointing fingers at Republicans for proposing last-minute changes to a deal that was mostly favorable to both sides.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the words of an AI proponent, the way for customer service representatives, and others doing similar jobs, to keep their positions is to become highly effective operators.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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