forward of

phrase

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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The iROSA wings sit forward of the legacy solar arrays, augmenting their electricity generation rather than replacing it. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The pulling forward of inventory effectively created an earlier than usual peak shipping season, which traditionally is categorized as August to October. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Through seven games of summer league, the Warriors’ forward of the future looks ready to be their answer to several questions facing the team’s uncertain present. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The crew accommodation is tucked away forward of the lower deck, so no mitan is disrupted. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forward of

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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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