rebels advance

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

rebels move forward, typically in a military context

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Examples (10)

  • 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.