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Hamilton's repeal bill, which failed to advance on Wednesday, already passed two readings in the Arizona House, setting it up for another attempt at a floor vote -- after one more step.
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Libby Cathey, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Fleets of helicopters patrol the skies and explosions rock major cities as the secessionist Western Forces, including those from Texas and California, advance on the president, a three-term authoritarian who has disbanded the F.B.I. and launched airstrikes on fellow Americans.
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
He’s had a couple breakout games in the NCAA Tournament, most notably 24 in an upset of No. 1 North Carolina, and will be needed down the stretch for Alabama to advance on Saturday night.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
And in a few other districts, the primary was little more than a practice run — with only two candidates on the March ballot, both were guaranteed to advance on to the general election.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
When Aaron got an advance on a book contract, the money went with him on his yearly trip to the island.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Lemon’s unsigned contract with X was leaked to The New York Post, which alleges the former CNN anchor requested a $5 million advance on top of an $8 million salary, equity in X, and a Tesla Cybertruck.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Despite Russia’s own enormous casualties, the invaders still far outnumber Ukraine’s defenders, an advantage that is helping Moscow advance on the battlefield.
—Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Proponents see rate cap as way to rein in predatory lending
Payday lending services offer financially strapped workers a way to take out a cash advance on their paychecks.
—Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Libby Cathey, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Fleets of helicopters patrol the skies and explosions rock major cities as the secessionist Western Forces, including those from Texas and California, advance on the president, a three-term authoritarian who has disbanded the F.B.I. and launched airstrikes on fellow Americans.
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
He’s had a couple breakout games in the NCAA Tournament, most notably 24 in an upset of No. 1 North Carolina, and will be needed down the stretch for Alabama to advance on Saturday night.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
And in a few other districts, the primary was little more than a practice run — with only two candidates on the March ballot, both were guaranteed to advance on to the general election.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
When Aaron got an advance on a book contract, the money went with him on his yearly trip to the island.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Lemon’s unsigned contract with X was leaked to The New York Post, which alleges the former CNN anchor requested a $5 million advance on top of an $8 million salary, equity in X, and a Tesla Cybertruck.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Despite Russia’s own enormous casualties, the invaders still far outnumber Ukraine’s defenders, an advantage that is helping Moscow advance on the battlefield.
—Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Proponents see rate cap as way to rein in predatory lending
Payday lending services offer financially strapped workers a way to take out a cash advance on their paychecks.
—Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Advance on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advance%20on. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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