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abreast

[uh-brest] / əˈbrɛst /




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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

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

“It’s very useful for staying abreast of any trends in the culinary world,” he said, and his routine proved to be pivotal in winning the $223,000 prize for “Culinary Class Wars.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025

Instead, they walked two abreast along the sidewalk, not bunching up but keeping a wide space between pairs, as though they were out for a casual afternoon stroll.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman


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