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Example sentences from the Web for advancesThe jet engine instantly brought two advances over propellers: it doubled the speed and it was far more reliable. Flight 8501 Poses Question: Are Modern Jets Too Automated to Fly?|Clive Irving|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST In fact, these kinds of advances helped give religion another huge window of opportunity for racial reconciliation in the 1960s. No Gods, No Cops, No Masters|James Poulos|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST Throughout the 1990s, advances in chemistry led the materials solidify more quickly, thus making 3D printing more useful. Pioneers in Printing|The Daily Beast|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST In the last few days U.S. airstrikes have slowed the ISIS advances, but not enough. Kobani is Falling to ISIS in Syria. Kurd Protests Explode in Turkey.|Jamie Dettmer|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Advances in communication and social media have changed the way we interact with each other in a number of different ways. Sexting Is the New ‘First Base’|Russell Saunders|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST As the afternoon advances, for variation, there is a fight at the barriers. Life on a Mediaeval Barony|William Stearns Davis No; it were better, after all, that no advances should be made now. A Bride from the Bush|E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung Gracefully she raises her veil over her Spanish hood, and advances cautiously, as the old man closes the door behind her. An Outcast|F. Colburn Adams At first, no doubt, as Lady Anne looked upon the advances of Richard. The Guardian Angel|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. I am extremely proud of the advances we have made in ensuring equality and protecting the basic freedoms of all Americans. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
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pl n(sometimes singular; often foll by to or towards) personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc Words nearby advancesadvancement flap, advance notice, advance poll, advancer, advance ratio, advances, advantage, advantage court, advantaged, advantageous, advect Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to advancesprogress, advancement, development, breakthrough, rise, increase, step, growth, gain, boost, hike, propel, accelerate, storm, promote, speed, achieve, move up, offer, encourage |