go forward

phrase

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

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Those reactions suggest most Republicans hold Trump solely or partly responsible for their party’s midterm losses, a perception that could undermine his influence in the GOP going forward. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026 Colom chided Hyde-Smith for not explaining her strategy going forward. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 That gave the company confidence that a GS3 based on composite tanks was a concept that could go forward, and now the company is aiming for a debut in 2028 for a government customer. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 The auto industry — from the companies to their customers — has been surprisingly resilient this decade, but there are fears that rising costs, weaker vehicle pricing and a more challenging market could threaten profits and growth going forward. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 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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