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advances

British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The reason is a confluence of advances in medical, logistical, and communication technology.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Despite significant advances by the Magnificent Seven stocks and the semiconductor sector since the start of the second quarter, action in the S&P 500 is signaling tech rally concerns.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Its 45-ton axle was largest piece of steel ever forged until that time, demonstrating new advances in steel construction and mechanical engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He more than lived up to the hype, throwing a four-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and zero walks in a 4-0 victory that advances the Knights to next Friday’s Southern Section Division 1 baseball quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Human nature is both predictable and mysterious; prone to great and sudden advances, yet still mired in despicable self-interest.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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