forbears

present tense third-person singular of forbear

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  • As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Forbears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbears. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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