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Spring Forward

Definition: To adjust the clock by moving it forward by one hour in the spring, typically as part of the daylight saving time practice.

Noun (Event): The annual practice of advancing the clock by one hour during the spring, usually in order to make better use of daylight in the evenings.

Example Sentence: Don't forget to set your alarm clock tonight because it's spring forward, and we lose an hour of sleep.

Verb (Action): To change the time on a clock or watch to reflect the advancement of one hour during the start of daylight saving time in the spring.

Example Sentence: Remember to spring forward your clocks tonight; otherwise, you'll end up arriving an hour early to the meeting.

Phrase (Idiomatic): To make rapid progress or advance quickly, often in a metaphorical sense.

Example Sentence: The technology industry continues to spring forward with groundbreaking advancements.

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