advance on

idiom

: to approach usually in order to attack
Enemy soldiers are advancing on the city.

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Here’s how to advance on all fronts with both caution and resilience for the future. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 While exact cash figures vary, reports suggest that the cash prize is around $125,000 to $250,000, often structured as an advance on the recording contract. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 Tickets are $15 in advance on the UCB’s website and $20 on the day of the show. New York Times, 1 May 2025 Ultimately a responsible design and production strategy can advance on this path. Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advance on

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“Advance on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advance%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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