advance on

idiom

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

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The stock also averages a 1.3% advance on earnings days. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024 The increase aligns with the single’s 19-17 advance on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, sparked by a 16% boost for the week in format plays. Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024 Folks can see Lightning Lane pass prices 21 days in advance on Disney World's app. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024 Guests will be able to see pass prices 21 days in advance on a calendar in Disney World's app. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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