Advances
Leads
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- But it turns out that she wants to resume their relationship, and she gives Tom aggressive sexual advances, which leads him to spurn her advances.
Source: Literature / Disclosure -
The first one leads to a very obvious Game Over, while the second one advances the story.
Source: Webcomic / Problem Sleuth - The musical sequence provides the background for Oola's rejection of Jabba's advances, which leads directly to the (off-screen) introduction of the Rancor.
Source: BLAM / Film
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