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Asian equities and government bonds rose Thursday after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were advancing, spurring hopes of a deal to end the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

However, on the flip side, Roth Capital analysts noted Wednesday that though shares were advancing, there is risk for the stock to trade lower as investors likely were looking for a more robust beat.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The military said the vehicles were "advancing suspiciously" towards its troops without headlights or emergency signals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

“These sects have co-existed in the region for hundreds of years,” he told CNN in an interview last week as the rebels were advancing toward Damascus.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024

Even pieces of the cyclotron diverted from the refuse bin were advancing science.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik