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forte

[fawrt, fohrt, fawr-tey] / fɔrt, foʊrt, ˈfɔr teɪ /


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Affordability has always been St. Louis’s forte, local real-estate agents told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

The book showcases Mr. Scott’s forte: conveying the human cost of war.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Her forte is set-piece events, like debates and big speeches.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 25, 2026

The odds are stacked against Musetti, who is into the last eight at Melbourne for the first time, with clay and grass his usual forte.

From Barron's Jan. 28, 2026

While code breaking was Elizebeth’s forte, she was also a top-notch code builder.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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