rebels advance
Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words
rebels move forward, typically in a military context
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- The rebels began to advance towards the capital city.
- Reports indicate that the rebels are advancing rapidly through the northern territories.
- If the rebels continue to advance, the government forces will be overwhelmed.
- The general feared the rebels would advance by nightfall.
- Despite heavy resistance, the rebels managed to advance several kilometers.
- Local residents watched as the rebels slowly advanced into their village.
- The propaganda declared that the rebels would never advance further.
- With renewed supplies, the rebels prepared to advance on the fortified position.
- An unexpected counter-attack prevented the rebels from advancing.
- The news confirmed that the rebels had advanced to the outskirts of the city.