Advancing
Both words in one sentence
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It is very good at picking off advancing enemies, but not if they get too close because it also cannot attack directly in front of it.
Source: Crippling Overspecialization -
Instead, they calmly watch the battle monitors as reserves close in to trap the advancing Orks - exactly as planned.
Source: Almost Dead Guy -
Dodd is cut off from rejoining his unit by advancing French skirmishers and the French Armies of Napoleon following close behind.
Source: Literature / Death to the French
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