forward of
idiom
formal
: in a position that is ahead of (something) : in front of (something)
The valves are located just forward of the fuel tanks.
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Regardless, the Amazon logo will be easily spotted on U.S. SailGP’s jib tail, a triangular sail that is forward of the mast.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
McDavid is the most entertaining and explosive forward of this generation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Hill saves his best for last Early in the first period, Hill stretched out his left skate just far enough to get a piece of Marcus Foligno’s one-timer from point-blank range, robbing the Wild forward of what looked like a sure goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In line with the pulling forward of goods out of China, Asia-Pacific airlines saw 9.6 percent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in March, the strongest growth among the regions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
McDavid is the most entertaining and explosive forward of this generation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Hill saves his best for last Early in the first period, Hill stretched out his left skate just far enough to get a piece of Marcus Foligno’s one-timer from point-blank range, robbing the Wild forward of what looked like a sure goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In line with the pulling forward of goods out of China, Asia-Pacific airlines saw 9.6 percent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in March, the strongest growth among the regions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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