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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There’s been some pulling forward of goods as companies try to load up on some inventory to get ahead of the Section 122 tariff that’s 10 percent across the board and set to expire on July 24. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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