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Examples of forwards in a Sentence
for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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But retaining two of the team’s most reliable veteran forwards seems like the ideal move considering this team needs more experience, not less.
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Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Kreider hadn’t played yet in the tournament, but was needed with the number of forwards out.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Others missing include midfielder Rose Lavelle and forwards Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Brindisi has been impressed with the more than 30 performers, including many of the younger ones, who came in already knowing the show backwards and forwards.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of forwards was
in the 15th century
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
forwards
adverb
for·wards
ˈfȯr-wərdz
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