There have been many recent 'advancements' [='advances, improvements'] in this technology.
They have been unable to slow the 'advancement' [='advance'] of the enemy troops.
She contributed greatly to the 'advancement' of the new organization.
(..) SETH: Who do you hate, Danny? I hate anyone that isn't white Protestant. SETH: Why? They're a burden to the advancement of the white race. - Some of them are all right, I guess. - None of them are fucking all right, Danny. They're all fucking freeloaders. Remember what Cam said? (..)1998 American History X