advance on

idiom

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

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However, Dawnguard argues that its platform represents an advance on this principle. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 What history shows: Morgan Stanley shares average a 1% advance on earnings days, per Bespoke. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 July 2025 All seats will be sold in advance on dmtc.com; walk-ups will not be permitted. Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Fans may purchase parking onsite or in advance on the stadium's official website. Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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