forwards

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In urging accusers to come forwards, the distict attorney's office said on Saturday: "Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Standing only 5 feet 8, Johnson has established herself as a defensive menace, guarding both forwards and guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The payoff comes later in the day as evenings become noticeably brighter, with sunset pushed forwards by an hour.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His one regret was leaving the club without a domestic or European trophy, but he was consistently one of the league's most feared forwards.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Blue Springs players, particularly the midfielders and forwards, were bigger than the Fugees, especially little Qendrim, Mohammed, and Prince.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John