further
adverb
at or to a greater distance; farther.
furthered
Example Sentences
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Super Micro has been working its way back into Wall Street’s good graces, and its latest earnings report furthered the cause.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A string of high-profile layoff announcements in which executives have attributed steep job cuts to AI have furthered Americans’ mistrust of the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The Civic Memory Working Group that has recently furthered this effort left the city with a list of other historical obligations as yet unmet, challenging issues in the region’s past that remain unresolved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
Mr. Francis’ actions not only degraded the 7th Fleet’s readiness but shook the Fleet’s trust in its leadership who furthered his corrupt practices,” Kelly said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
I surprise even myself, that I would dare to dispute with a priest during the Mass. Five months of convent life have, in their way, furthered my education, if not my humility.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
