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advances
/ əˈɑːԲɪ /
plural noun
(sometimes singular; often foll by to or towards) personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc
Example Sentences
Draining public swimming pools to avoid integration in the wake of civil rights advances happened in countless places.
"Strikes can destroy facilities and target scientists but cannot erase Iran's nuclear knowledge. Iran can rebuild, and more quickly now than in the past due to its advances in uranium enrichment," she said.
But currently around £100 a month is being deducted from their Universal Credit to pay for advances they took while homeless for a short time.
The group has made major advances at the beginning of the year, taking the key regional cities of Goma and Bukavu.
"The UK should be aiming to lead the G7 in research intensity, to bring about economic growth and the advances in health, science and technology that benefit us all."
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