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abreast

[uh-brest] / əˈbrɛst /




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"Brokers are an anchor during turbulent times as they can help borrowers keep abreast of changes and be there step by step when going through a mortgage application," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Walking abreast down Ventura Boulevard in the “Want You Back” video, for instance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

As part of the company’s initiative to grow revenue and stay abreast of competition, the Wall Street Journal reported last month that OpenAI is shelving “side quests” to focus on core enterprise and productivity tools.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026

WSJ keeps you abreast of developments with live coverage here.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

The Twentieth Maine came after them, four abreast.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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