advance on

idiom

: to approach usually in order to attack
Enemy soldiers are advancing on the city.

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But the stock averages only a marginal advance on earnings days. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026 And for the first time, an $806,875 advance on the primary grant would be available immediately upon qualifying, as Stewart did Wednesday. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026 Couples using the streamlined option must agree in advance on custody, support, property division, and other key terms before filing. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 Gates continued to advance on Hammond, who was standing with his back up against the vendor canopies. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advance on

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“Advance on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advance%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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