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Recent Examples of abreast The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abreast
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Adjective
  • Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
  • That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Drivers are urged to slow down, allow for extra time, and stay informed on the latest road and weather conditions.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Engaging in cross-sector dialogue and participating in industry groups can further enhance awareness of sector-specific risks and foster a more informed, collaborative approach to business planning.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The docuseries also included an allegation that Michaels was aware of the administration of caffeine pills to contestants — claims that Michaels quickly and vigorously denied.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Without nerve sensation, the patients weren’t aware of festering ulcers and infections, which therefore went untreated until amputation was the only option.
    Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But after the offense scored just one goal against Uxbridge, Quinn and the coaching staff made the move to push Schneider – one of the Porkers’ best finishers – back up to her familiar center-forward position against Canton, along with a couple of other changes.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Which means the vagaries of late October are pretty familiar for this franchise and the bulk of these players.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • At 1-3, the Giants are still facing an up-hill battle of competing for a playoff spot in the deep NFC.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • United isn't alone in elevating its up-in-the-air dining experience.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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