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

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Example Sentences

They seem to believe that the medical advances of the 19th and 20th centuries were worthless.

From Salon

The advances came even as the figures tempered expectations for more interest rate cuts and minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting showed policymakers growing concerned about inflation.

From Barron's

Extended advances rarely persist indefinitely, and traders should monitor for classic bearish candlestick formations as potential early warnings that upside momentum is beginning to fade.

From Barron's

Danaher, with a market value of over $150 billion, makes a range of products used for advances in biotechnology, life sciences and diagnostics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company’s stock had already been pressured by investor fears that advances in artificial intelligence would hit software businesses especially hard.

From The Wall Street Journal