advance
verb (used with object)
to move or bring forward.
have advanced
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present perfectof advance.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Several ACC inhibitors have advanced into mid-stage clinical trials, but none has been approved to treat metabolic disease.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Taiwan’s Taiex and South Korea’s Kospi have advanced more than 50% each, while the Nasdaq composite has climbed 13% year to date.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The next day, the newspaper reported that security officials were concerned the newer plane did not have advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Over the past 12 months, shares have advanced 854%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Or perhaps it was abandoned and sacked for religious reasons—archaeologists have advanced several hypotheses for the city’s demise.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
