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abreast

[uh-brest] / əˈbrɛst /




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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

Inslee is not, he told me, against staying abreast of public opinion per se.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

The CDC website in particular has long been a resource that physicians and other healthcare providers rely on to stay abreast of evidence-based recommendations for treatment and emerging health trends around the country, doctors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Ivan was a step behind her, and then abreast, and then ahead, long legs pushing him faster.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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