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Example Sentences
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"This is a considerable advance on earlier global assessments," she told BBC News.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
At one point Jonathan asked for an advance on his inheritance, a request Isak felt compelled to accept to maintain their relationship, the judge’s report said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Severus took advantage of the moment to advance on Rome, where he faced little opposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
During a recent conversation between my brother, my wife and me, my wife offered — without consulting me beforehand — to provide my brother with an advance on his inheritance.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
“The factory’s hiring. If I get on there, I can maybe get an advance on my paycheck.”
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
