as in advancements
disapproving
advancement or increase in power or importance
He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026 -
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Spending several weeks working remotely from another location—or accepting a temporary work-from-anywhere assignment—can reveal whether the lifestyle truly fits your work habits and personal preferences.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Xie Meng, founder of arthouse distributor Rediance, emphasized that audiences preferences were moving from the global to the local.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Ringel and Levy Dagerman personally wrangled roughly 20 marketing promotions designed at engaging local audiences to come out, and the film managed to open on over 250 screens as a result.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Larger telescopes allow magnifications of 150x or more.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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