forerun
Example Sentences
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It may, however, forerun a wartime wave of back-to-the-bed "escape" novels.
From Time Magazine Archive
But like many other incredible conceptions which have forerun their own still more incredible fulfillment, the very thought electrifies us with hope and courage.
From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville
To forerun any possible apprehension that he was going to extricate himself and leave her, he held her with considerable firmness, whispering encouragement into her ear the while.
From The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton by Curtis, Wardon Allan
Does ulceration occur in the stomach or intestines, and threaten to penetrate through them—inflammation will often forerun and provide against the danger—glue the threatened membrane to whatever surface may be next it....
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Men of letters forerun science as the morning star the dawn.
From Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country by Smith, Alexander
