advance
verb (used with object)
to move or bring forward.
advancing
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present participleof advance.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Yemeni military source said they were advancing towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait "after having taken control of Mokha".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
A Google spokesperson told the BBC it was an "industry leader in combating non-consensual intimate imagery and advancing child safety across our products".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Strategists, led by Beata Manthey, wrote in a note published Sunday that U.S. stocks usually underperform after the first decision to raise rates before advancing over the following six to 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Garcia said the bill “holds utilities accountable for advancing these projects and makes sure California’s energy system can keep pace with the needs of our residents and our economy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
With enemy forces advancing, the Joint Chiefs requested permission to broaden the mission from merely guarding the base to engaging in what was described as “limited offensive operations.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
