forward of
idiom
formal
: in a position that is ahead of (something) : in front of (something)
The valves are located just forward of the fuel tanks.
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Wissa and Woltemade were late-window signings, but another striker or versatile forward of greater quality than Will Osula would be welcome, as too would a creative midfielder.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
García played for Spain in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and was also a past nominee for the Liga F forward of the season.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Reached for comment, Energy Department spokesperson Ben Dietderich referred The Hill to the forward of the report.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
García played for Spain in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and was also a past nominee for the Liga F forward of the season.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Reached for comment, Energy Department spokesperson Ben Dietderich referred The Hill to the forward of the report.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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