go forward

phrase

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

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In an interview with WWD, the event’s founder Holland Denvir told WWD that the goal going forward is to bring people into the studios, homes, workshops and unexpected local spaces that are defining the Los Angeles design scene. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Our missions going forward, for the most part, are revenue-positive. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Much has been written about the power of artificial intelligence to improve life in myriad ways, but also about its truly horrible effects—now and going forward—if it isn’t managed properly. Nadine Hack, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 On a personal level, playing the Free Hit and wildcard in close proximity doesn’t feel like the smart play and limits flexibility going forward. Holly Shand, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go forward

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“Go forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20forward. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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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