as in advance
forward movement in time or place
the 1965 Civil Rights Act was a major step in the furtherance of social justice in the U.S.
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Recent Examples of furtherance
The indictment also charged him with one count of using, carrying and discharging firearms and a machine gun, as well as possession of such firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
In the indictment, this Aug. 2019 post was described as an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
In the indictment, this Aug. 2019 post was described as an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
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Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Events like these typically require more advance planning, giving the hosts more time to pull paper invitations together.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The complexity of navigating diverse regulations across different jurisdictions further complicates the development process.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, algorithms are now embedded in companies and various levels of government, speeding along processes that used to be handled by humans.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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