advance
verb (used with object)
to move or bring forward.
will advance
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future tenseof advance.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Burnham says this will advance his goal of passing more governing authority to the local level by giving local governments a dedicated revenue stream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on Sunday against Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Steve Hilton, a former top adviser to ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host, will advance as one of two candidates in the race for California governor, US media outlets project.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the path he’s taking, even as it seems increasingly likely that he will advance to the general election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
“If your name is called you will advance to the third stage of testing, so please remain seated and await further instructions. Those whose names are not called are free to go.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
