advance
verb (used with object)
to move or bring forward.
are advancing
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present progressiveof advance.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"As we continue our long-term work in the region, we are advancing our landscaping and biodiversity plans, which include tree planting across 130 hectares at Muhos," the company added.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Caught between Airbus optimism and Boeing's caution, engine manufacturers are advancing several technologies to meet the needs of both companies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
As well as offering the few tins it had secured as a prize for its readers, it reported that thanks to “quiet diplomacy” between the magazine and AB Foods, negotiations are advancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Empower’s silicon capacitor technology is in production, while its integrated voltage regulator programs are advancing in collaboration with AI hyperscalers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
“Ben, I will need your Second Sons to scout our enemies. Where they are, how fast they are advancing, how many men they have, and how they are disposed.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
