advancing
Example Sentences
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The devout Catholic, whose cause for sainthood is advancing in the Vatican, was hit by a tram while on his way to pray at a church.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Australian miners Viridis and Meteoric are advancing neighboring deposits in Poços de Caldas, while Canada’s Aclara is developing a project in Goiás state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Reality star Spencer Pratt has lost the race for Los Angeles mayor, with progressive city council member Nithya Raman advancing to face incumbent Karen Bass in November, US media outlets project.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Assembly Bill 2727 is advancing through the Legislature with bipartisan support.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
During one futile counterattack, “the French infantry made a gallant show, advancing across the Belgian beet fields with colors unfurled and bugles sounding the shrill notes of the ‘charge.’
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
