advancing
Example Sentences
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"As China's international standing rises, Beijing is likely seeking to draw Pyongyang more actively into its diplomatic orbit as a partner in advancing a more multilateral order."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
After 10 balls on nought he began the counter, often advancing down the pitch.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The Knicks have slowly and steadily ascended to the top of the NBA, advancing one playoff round farther each year—conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Earlier eras of American policymakers recognized that maintaining economic stability at home was part of advancing our national security abroad.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The main character, Mary Richards, was a young, single woman who was interested not in starting a family—as practically every previous television heroine had been—but in advancing her career.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
