forward of
idiom
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: 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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Armani also paid special attention to the well-being of the yacht’s 19-member crew, creating discreet stairways, generous sleeping spaces, and their own dedicated deck forward of the wheelhouse for socializing.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The pulling forward of freight altered the traditional peak season of shipping container movement in 2025.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
He was named the forward of the tournament.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Nevada either didn’t recognize it or did and opted not to counter by subbing in a forward of its own, keeping its small lineup on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The pulling forward of freight altered the traditional peak season of shipping container movement in 2025.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
He was named the forward of the tournament.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Nevada either didn’t recognize it or did and opted not to counter by subbing in a forward of its own, keeping its small lineup on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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