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Recent Examples of advancement Engineering careers often have to go up against a backdrop of constant change in technological advancements and people’s interests, and as a result, each new role brings a different set of challenges, industries, and software to master. Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025 Researchers at Nashville's Meharry Medical College recently launched a groundbreaking initiative with global implications for health equity and scientific advancement. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025 These are heroic and welcome advancements, but philanthropy cannot solve the problem alone. Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advancement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
  • Hannah Wise and Ian Cummings have been promoted to the second-highest management roles at The Star following the promotion of Greg Farmer to McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news and Andale Gross to The Star’s executive editor.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
  • While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.
    Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The new label and branding come as the organization releases its 2024-2025 annual report, highlighting more than 15 years of work to drive environmental, social and economic improvements in cotton farming.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Teams finishing in the top four progress directly to the quarter-finals.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • On big trips, plan spending in advance Splitting a restaurant tab is one thing.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The mice were given only three doses of the supramolecular drugs, followed by regular disease progression monitoring.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
  • With Leverkusen’s front players focused on stopping progression into Gravenberch, Jones drops back to receive from Alexander-Arnold.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The coaching staff will use Friday’s game and next week’s match against Belize in Bridgeview, Illinois, to begin the rebuilding process.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.
    Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Farther back in the same procession marched William, then in his early 30s, who received a master’s degree.
    Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025

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