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
Hassan is charged with distribution of information relating to explosives, destructive devices and weapons of mass destruction in furtherance of the commission of a federal crime.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
In his state case, Mangione is accused of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism — which carries a maximum prison term of life without parole — and nine other offenses.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, New York prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder as murder committed in furtherance of terrorism.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
According to a news release, the PROTECT Act would expand the Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction program to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native American offenders for drug crimes and gun crimes in furtherance of drug trafficking and other STCJ crimes.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 Dec. 2024
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
In his state case, Mangione is accused of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism — which carries a maximum prison term of life without parole — and nine other offenses.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, New York prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder as murder committed in furtherance of terrorism.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
According to a news release, the PROTECT Act would expand the Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction program to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native American offenders for drug crimes and gun crimes in furtherance of drug trafficking and other STCJ crimes.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
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Canada's single-payer health plan effectively denies claims for novel prescription drugs in advance—by refusing to cover them at all.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term themes around technology development, including advancements in artificial intelligence, overshadow any near-term moves in Treasuries, said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.Medha Singh, Purvi Agarwal, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the parade of international officials arriving in Damascus, the new authorities appear to be making rapid progress toward international recognition.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the morning progresses, the forecast turns into a chance of rain or freezing rain from 10 a.m. until about 1 p.m. Tuesday.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Jets’ 2025 will be defined by their ability to get better between now and the playoffs — not just in wins, but in structure, team game, and process — and more by their ability to win at least one round.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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One of the council’s primary responsibilities is energy load forecasting – also known as electric load forecasting – which is the process of predicting energy demand in the future.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
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As partnerships and integrations progress, KPIs should be regularly evaluated to ensure continuous progression.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pictured above is the quaint downtown of Bloomington, Indiana underneath a progression of the sun and moon into and out of totality.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The traditional opening is a slow, candlelit procession into the church, cathedral or mission while the singers perform some Gregorian chant.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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After mass ended, the crowd participated in the mile-long procession that showcased over 60 groups from Catholic parishes across Arizona.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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