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The rebels are also pressing their broad offensive along frontlines on the western Red Sea coast in a bid to advance towards the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the mouth of the Red Sea.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Some require advance payment of this share, while others ask for it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Grange will also meet with British Museum officials to "advance discussions on the repatriation of artefacts" taken from Jamaica during the colonial era.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Plenty of industries, from aerospace to hairdressers, are regulated by what we call ex ante restrictions, basically the idea that if you can’t prove in advance its safe, you can’t do it or sell it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
For his first round, Bobby was paired to play white against a Canadian player who’d registered in advance and paid his entry fee but was nowhere in sight.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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“As AI demand accelerates, data center infrastructure will require advances in both computing and connectivity to deliver greater performance with more efficiency,” Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Chinese memory-chip maker sought to reassure investors that it is gaining ground in higher-end memory markets, citing advances in smartphone and artificial-intelligence technologies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Gates stressed AI’s potential upside, citing advances in medicine, education and assistance to farmers in poor countries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
"The good news is that there have been major advances over the last few years, which mean there are now several simple treatments that can substantially lower the risk of both cardiovascular and kidney complications."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
In the years following Henrietta’s death, using some of the first tubes of her cells, researchers around the world made several important scientific advances in quick succession.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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The funds have enabled it to purchase fighters’ loyalties, as well as advanced materiel, such as drones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Some of these populations were associated with advanced age, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Some of the workers with advanced degrees were offered positions on the production line but opted to leave, according to Chinese media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Early detection can make a crucial difference to cancer survival rates, but in India many patients are diagnosed only after the disease has advanced.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
It’s stunning, oiled to a soft gleam, but too advanced for me.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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Strategists, led by Beata Manthey, wrote in a note published Sunday that U.S. stocks usually underperform after the first decision to raise rates before advancing over the following six to 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
She had also enjoyed a promising start to 2025 before injury struck, advancing to the last eight at Roland Garros and climbing to a career-high of fourth in the world rankings.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Macron said Wednesday that Paris and London "do not always see eye to eye" but "we respect one another, remain open to discussing everything, including advancing the UK reset with the European Union".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Garcia said the bill “holds utilities accountable for advancing these projects and makes sure California’s energy system can keep pace with the needs of our residents and our economy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Your akrafena cannot disintegrate Bulgu,” Bulgu brags, advancing toward me once more.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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