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
Mangione, 26, faces charges including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism following Thompson's fatal shooting in Manhattan.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
On Monday, Mangione pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan court to 11 state charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Topline Luigi Mangione—the 26-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month—appeared in New York court Monday morning and pleaded not guilty 11 charges related to the shooting, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the New York case, a grand jury indicted Mangione on charges of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, two counts of second-degree murder, including one as an act of terrorism, and a slew of weapons charges.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
On Monday, Mangione pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan court to 11 state charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Topline Luigi Mangione—the 26-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month—appeared in New York court Monday morning and pleaded not guilty 11 charges related to the shooting, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the New York case, a grand jury indicted Mangione on charges of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, two counts of second-degree murder, including one as an act of terrorism, and a slew of weapons charges.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
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The recent slowdown in advances may suggest that Russia's army is sustaining higher war casualties and that Putin is struggling to replenish his army's ranks.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The consent calendar items are part of the agenda and so must be announced in advance per Civil Code Section 4930.Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Generative User Interfaces Drive Next-Gen User Experience The rise of generative user interfaces represents a significant advancement in how users interact with applications.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the month progresses, the energy continues to shift as Mercury enters Capricorn, urging you to get practical and realistic about your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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To preserve its history, city officials began the process of making Logan a national historic district in 2022.Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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In this rare window, the Trump administration can revitalize the process, secure a lasting accord, and transform the region's future.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for a procession before the funeral on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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