advances

/ ədˈvɑːnsɪz /

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular; often foll by to or towards) personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc

Example Sentences

The researchers emphasized that advances in manufacturing technology and power generation have a far greater effect on lowering emissions than simply changing the raw material.

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The study advances ongoing efforts to understand fundamental brain mechanisms and to develop new therapeutic strategies for neurological conditions.

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While Micron and SK Hynix are rivals, the demand for memory chips has been so high that any advances are likely to be taken as good news across the industry.

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Other behaviours the new system is taking into account are cutting overdraft use, avoiding credit card advances and making mortgage overpayments.

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There have been growing reports of Russian advances around the strategic town to the west of Donetsk.

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