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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Old teammate Brooke Bryant, who helped win both of Minnesota’s Walter Cups, is a forward on the team, as is Hilary Knight, a finalist for forward of the year last season with the Boston Fleet.
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Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
While some analysts warn of the impact from a pull forward of demand ahead of further price increases (especially in Swiss watches) overall, the effect of tariffs on luxury has been milder than feared, thanks to a mix of macroeconomic and behavioral factors.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2025
No Capital burst onto the scene more aggressively than Aliaksei Protas, who went from a 6-foot-6 depth forward of intrigue to a multi-faceted 30-goal scorer on the top six.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 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
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Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
While some analysts warn of the impact from a pull forward of demand ahead of further price increases (especially in Swiss watches) overall, the effect of tariffs on luxury has been milder than feared, thanks to a mix of macroeconomic and behavioral factors.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2025
No Capital burst onto the scene more aggressively than Aliaksei Protas, who went from a 6-foot-6 depth forward of intrigue to a multi-faceted 30-goal scorer on the top six.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 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
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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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