advance on

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

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The increase across regional Mexican stations aligns with the single’s 6-2 advance on the overall Latin Airplay chart, sparked by a 22% boost for the week. Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 8 July 2025 In late July, Scott ordered an advance on Confederate troops stationed at Manassas Junction, Virginia. Zaakir Tameez june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025 The Royals baserunners failed to advance on the play. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025 Here’s how to advance on all fronts with both caution and resilience for the future. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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