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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

WSJ keeps you abreast of developments with live coverage here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For instance, sources claim Crystal Palace are among those keeping abreast of Iraola's situation heading into next season as they look to find Oliver Glasner's successor.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“It’s very useful for staying abreast of any trends in the culinary world,” he said, and his routine proved to be pivotal in winning the $223,000 prize for “Culinary Class Wars.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The entire clan of the sphinxes followed behind, walking four abreast, padding on vast lion feet across the sand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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