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Recent Examples of furtherance Tucker and Bland have also been charged with one additional count of Hobbs Act robbery and four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, officials said. Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 The New York charges include murder in the first degree in furtherance of terrorism, two counts of second-degree murder, including one as an act of terrorism, and several weapons charges. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 The 26-year-old Maryland man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism, and nine related offenses. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025 Mangione is charged in New York with first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and other counts in Thompson's Dec. 4 killing. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for furtherance
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Noun
  • These services are advertised well in advance and provide a moment of reflection before the day’s exuberant celebrations get underway.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Federal law requires agencies to notify states generally 60 days in advance when laying off 50 or more people, so that states can jump into action.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Mediators are trying to reach confidence-building steps between the sides, but there is no significant progress yet, according to the official who had no authorization to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity about the negotiations.
    Daniel Estrin, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For Sophie, the process of preparing for each episode was as crucial as the shoot itself.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, defended the selection process when economist Peter Schiff questioned XRP's inclusion.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • According to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies, that attack scorched the refinery’s primary oil procession unit.
    David Axe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Looking ahead, Ash Wednesday on March 5 marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter on April 20, a period traditionally marked by outdoor processions and prayer services.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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