abreast
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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
Thomas said at a press conference after his unveiling that he had "kept abreast of Welsh politics" and was "very informed" about the country's political scene.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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
“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
As the orchestra played a light, airy tune, they marched eight abreast out onto the track.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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