forward of
idiom
formal
: in a position that is ahead of (something) : in front of (something)
The valves are located just forward of the fuel tanks.
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The pulling forward of freight altered the traditional peak season of shipping container movement in 2025.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Nevada either didn’t recognize it or did and opted not to counter by subbing in a forward of its own, keeping its small lineup on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Old teammate Brooke Bryant, who helped win both of Minnesota’s Walter Cups, is a forward on the team, as is Hilary Knight, a finalist for forward of the year last season with the Boston Fleet.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
While some analysts warn of the impact from a pull forward of demand ahead of further price increases (especially in Swiss watches) overall, the effect of tariffs on luxury has been milder than feared, thanks to a mix of macroeconomic and behavioral factors.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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