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as in onwards
toward a point ahead in space or time from that day forth we were fast friends

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as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time go forth into the world with love and hope

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Recent Examples of forth While inter-island flights are available, consider the time spent checking in and out of hotels, getting back and forth to the airport, the possibility of flight delays, and the need to pack and repack. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024 Police officials defended the actions of the officer seen in video footage walking back and forth as the woman stood engulfed in flames. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Haley Mlotek nobly pushes forth a thesis statement for this very genre in her debut memoir, referencing other artists (Leslie Jamison, Sarah Manguso, and Jenny Offill) who have made their work out of the wreckages of their marriages. Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Now, voyager, sail thou forth to seek and find an advance ticket for a theater near you. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forth 
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  • Los Angeles Clippers superstar forward Kawhi Leonard will step away from the team to attend to this family affected by devastating Southern California fires.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In neighboring Syria, an untested government is attempting to chart a path forward after years of civil war.
    Dayana Iwaza, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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  • The reality of his commitment to autonomous teams was consistent from 2002 onward, and implemented systematically in much of Amazon.
    Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Two seatings available: 5-6 p.m. for $125 per person (including NYE party favors) and 8:30 p.m. onward for $195 per person (includes a bottle of Moët Imperial Brut champagne for every four guests, with the option to upgrade to Dom Pérignon for $95 per person).
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • Rooney was also hampered by injuries to key personnel, including to his captain, Joe Edwards, Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Conor Hazard and forwards Morgan Whittaker — an attacking talisman who has attracted interest from other Championship clubs — Ibrahim Cissoko and Muhamed Tijani.
    Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Despite being the aforementioned 6'4, Hart defends multiple positions, from point guards to power forwards, and everyone in-between.
    Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Koepke’s straight-line speed at left wing could pull Frederic and Brazeau along.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches will be possible mainly along and south of the I-69 corridor.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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