as in advanced
being far along in development
an institute of higher learning higher primates, such as the apes
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Adjective
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Two years later, advanced DNA testing from Othram led to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the man who murdered Fort Worth teen Carla Walker in 1974.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025 -
States including New York, Colorado, California, Georgia, Illinois and Pennsylvania have introduced or advanced legislation to curb individualized or algorithm-driven price manipulation, according to the consumer groups.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The first few days (and weeks) of training camp should serve as a proving ground for Murray to demonstrate his understanding of the system and for McCarthy to showcase his improved accuracy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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According to Warby Parker, during the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason new airborne radar technology secret.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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On Columbia’s grounds, this posse of basketball innovators was set to create an evolved way of quantifying the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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To successfully navigate those wealth transfer events, next-gen will expect an evolved service and engagement model.—
Massy Williams,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most recently at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the fashion designer and former popstar nailed another one of her signature looks with a silky high-neck midi dress.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Kyiv also wants to maintain a strong army after fighting ends, and Zelenskyy said the latest draft proposal puts it at 800,000 — higher than in an initial framework, according to reports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Higher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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