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Recent Examples of furtherance New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro dismissed the charges of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism shortly after Mangione appeared in court handcuffed and shackled, wearing tan prison garb. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 The decision to dismiss the two top charges against Mangione – murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism – marked a victory for the 27-year-old. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025 Routh, who is representing himself at the trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, has pleaded not guilty to five criminal charges that risk sending him to prison for life, including attempting to kill a presidential candidate and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025 This administration is manipulating human rights platforms, not to promote rights and justice for all but in furtherance of a world where those who have historically held the most power can continue to wield it against everyone else. Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
  • The findings mark a crucial advance in understanding how human life begins, and how it might be repaired.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By tackling landfill methane—one of the largest contributors to global warming—the technology represents a significant advancement in reducing emissions and promoting a circular, low-carbon energy future.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • There's a whole chapter on what causes economic progress and the role of technology, among other things.
    NPR, NPR, 14 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
  • Went through the progression as normal and got two negative plays in a row after the screen.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Healthy pups Within two weeks of treatment, the Pdha2 knockout mice, which initially exhibited meiotic arrest, showed a resumption of meiotic progression.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 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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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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