abreast
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We were marched, ten abreast, along a wide cinder avenue and then into a narrow street of barracks.
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The headquarters of the United States Pension Office is a redbrick building with massive marble columns marching abreast a soaring atrium in the middle.
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Thomas said at a press conference after his unveiling that he had "kept abreast of Welsh politics" and was "very informed" about the country's political scene.
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The entire clan of the sphinxes followed behind, walking four abreast, padding on vast lion feet across the sand.
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For instance, sources claim Crystal Palace are among those keeping abreast of Iraola's situation heading into next season as they look to find Oliver Glasner's successor.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.