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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As for the ocean capacity limitations assisting in the growth of air bookings, cargo-carrying vessels throughout the late summer cramped up amid a flurry of factors including the ongoing avoidance of the Red Sea, ensuing port congestion and a pulling forward of the peak shipping season. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024 The entertainment continues in the open-air lounge aft, guests can find some privacy on the sofa forward of the bridge or keep going on the walkaround sidedecks to appreciate the anchorage from every possible vantage point. Bill Springer, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Concerns about higher prices ahead of the election could result in another pulling forward of goods if shippers wanted to avoid the potential implementation of tariffs. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Sep. 2024 But the most interesting space is forward of the main salon and down a flight of stairs, where the yacht’s windshield acts like an atrium positioned over a second salon. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for forward of 

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“Forward of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20of. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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