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as in against
preceding in space
fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins
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Recent Examples of fore
Megan Poinski, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The euro slipped at the start of trading, as investors digested a result that few had anticipated and brings back to the fore concern about France’s fiscal problems, given parties’ commitment to a major increase in public spending.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 8 July 2024
Video Ad Feedback 01:22 - Source: CNN The protests appear have brought back to the fore deep societal divisions in Israel papered over by the initial reaction to the events of October 7.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Our giant cyborg beetle mainly relies on neuromuscular stimulation of direct flight muscles for flight control and leg muscles of the fore legs for walking control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2017
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These issues were brought to the fore last year during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The euro slipped at the start of trading, as investors digested a result that few had anticipated and brings back to the fore concern about France’s fiscal problems, given parties’ commitment to a major increase in public spending.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 8 July 2024
Video Ad Feedback 01:22 - Source: CNN The protests appear have brought back to the fore deep societal divisions in Israel papered over by the initial reaction to the events of October 7.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Our giant cyborg beetle mainly relies on neuromuscular stimulation of direct flight muscles for flight control and leg muscles of the fore legs for walking control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fore
Adjective
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The moment the front door swings open, a panoramic view of the lake unfurls and saturates the senses.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Starting at the rear wheel, check the brake, tire, axle and derailleur, then move on to the saddle and seatpost, then the cranks, bottom bracket and pedals, then the cockpit and headset, and finally the front wheel and brake.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, Wilson performed on the Fourth of July before the Royals-Rays game at Kauffman Stadium.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lightning-rod defenseman has had plenty of friction in his previous NHL stops and was unable to find a home before this season, ultimately choosing to sign a deal with SKA of St. Petersburg in the KHL.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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That same mandate could also reopen the door to millions of acres of federal land that became off limits to hunters during the Biden Administration.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Six women identified only by initials spoke to The Baltimore Banner about their allegations, which span Tucker's rookie season in 2012 through 2016.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Fore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fore. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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