abreast
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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
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.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
At many companies there is a single person in charge of HR, which might mean that compliance alone—staying abreast of federal, state and local laws and regulations—consumes that person’s days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
The road was scarcely wide enough for two riders to pass abreast, its surface cut by tiny streams and littered with stone.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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