ADVANCE in a Sentence
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306 example sentences for ADVANCE, such as:
1. He who does not advance loses ground.
2. He who does not advance falls backward.
3. The trip calls for careful advance planning.
4. We need advance notice of the numbers involved.
5. But it was only a few feet advance they sought to gain.
2. He who does not advance falls backward.
3. The trip calls for careful advance planning.
4. We need advance notice of the numbers involved.
5. But it was only a few feet advance they sought to gain.
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Meanings and Examples of ADVANCE
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advance
v. develop further
n. an amount paid before it is earned
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 He foresaw so clearly the consequences of this imprudence that with considerable reluctance he decided to ask Andrew Hale for a small advance on his load.
2 The latter did not know how to begin, but at length he managed to bring out his request for an advance of fifty dollars.
3 For one thing, the Yankees had been stoutly repulsed in September when they had tried to follow up their victories in Tennessee by an advance into Georgia.
4 "If need be, our army will die to the last man before they permit the Yankees to advance farther into Georgia," snapped the doctor.
5 When Mr. Rosedale took leave, he carried with him, not only her acceptance of his invitation, but a general sense of having comported himself in a way calculated to advance his cause.
6 She dropped the MENU abruptly, with a quick heightening of colour, and Gerty, following her glance, was aware of the advance, from an inner room, of a party headed by Mrs. Trenor and Carry Fisher.
7 To separate from these confused conceptions those most likely to advance the lady on her way, was Lily's obvious duty; but its performance was hampered by rapidly-growing doubts.
8 Lily's colour rose at the unexpected advance: it was a long time since real kindness had looked at her from any eyes but Gerty's.
9 In behalf of the dignity of whaling, I would fain advance naught but substantiated facts.
10 By some fishermen his approach is regarded as premonitory of the advance of the great sperm whale.
11 Tashtego reporting that the whales had gone down heading to leeward, we confidently looked to see them again directly in advance of our bows.
12 Seen in advance of all the other indications, the puffs of vapour they spouted, seemed their forerunning couriers and detached flying outriders.
13 The four boats were soon on the water; Ahab's in advance, and all swiftly pulling towards their prey.
14 But it was only a few feet advance they sought to gain.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 73. Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then ...
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 73. Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then ...
15 You would find that you could only command some thirty degrees of vision in advance of the straight side-line of sight; and about thirty more behind it.
Example Sentence: (96 in 7 pages)
1 It is wrong to assume that technological advance brings a higher quality of life.
2 She was hired to advance for a best-selling author.
3 I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August.
4 The trip calls for careful advance planning.
5 He who does not advance falls backward.
6 Because of the popularity of the region, it is advisable to book hotels or camp sites in advance.
7 She disengaged the film advance mechanism on the camera.
8 We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow.
9 That is a major advance in the concept of public service of which the Government are rightly proud.
10 He who does not advance loses ground.
11 You will be at an advantage if you have thought about the interview questions in advance.
12 We need advance notice of the numbers involved.
13 The left wing,having deployed into line,began to advance.
14 Unlike child care considerations, which often can be planned months in advance, eldercare issues often occur without warning.
15 People pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who cannot afford a warm beverage.