go forward

phrase

: to continue doing something : to proceed
I don't want to go forward without a contract.

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Beyond self-reporting, technology around AI detection will also play a key role in widespread labeling going forward. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 And the split between El-Sayed and Stevens on AI and data centers could be a test case for Democrats on how to message on the issue going forward. Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026 As for Freese, he’ll be remembered for the gaffe that gifted Belgium its third goal, but the position is a complete toss-up going forward. Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Executives are expected to discuss how recent declines in fuel prices could affect the industry’s finances going forward. Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go forward

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Legal Definition

go forward

intransitive verb
went forward; gone forward; going forward
: to proceed with a lawsuit or a matter in a lawsuit
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