advances

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1950s–1970s Cinéma-vérité Cinéma vérité (or the closely related direct cinema ) was dependent on some technical advances in order to exist: light, quiet and reliable cameras, and portable sync sound. Source: Internet

19th century: Rise of modern medicine The practice of medicine changed in the face of rapid advances in science, as well as new approaches by physicians. Source: Internet

A 1997 edition of the book advances all the dates by 31 years (thus running from 2030 to 2057). Source: Internet

A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a series of downs until it scores or loses possession. Source: Internet

According to Crick, the experience of learning physics had taught him something important—hubris—and the conviction that since physics was already a success, great advances should also be possible in other sciences such as biology. Source: Internet

Additional casualties were incurred in the actual assault, which was marked by a series of brave but disorganized and uncoordinated advances. Source: Internet