forwards

Example Sentences

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Travis Binnion has focused on the forwards, among whom Sesko is a big fan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

When Russo does play in the attacking midfield role behind a striker, she can serve those ahead of her, and she acknowledges the qualities of her fellow forwards in making her job easier.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Ireland achieving their fourth Triple Crown in five years is reflected in the selection of centre Stuart McCloskey and forwards Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

So when I saw Tommy a few places ahead of me, I waved him over—the rule being that though you couldn’t jump the queue going forwards it was fine to go back.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro