abreast
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After moving to rural Vétheuil, he told a friend on Dec. 9, 1880: “I am almost a complete peasant now, barely abreast of the latest goings-on.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
By the end it does manage to suggest — with the team walking four abreast toward the camera in slow-motion — a workable future for the franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Heading into the summer, Arsenal were keeping abreast of Guimaraes' situation at Newcastle, although others were considered a higher priority.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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
Soon the thin, overgrown trail became a path, and then the path opened into a lane wide enough for two horses to walk abreast.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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