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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
Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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
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Chinese are also in fore front of creating EV infrastructure and companies like Nio and CATL also offer battery swapping.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fore
Adjective
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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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The child opened the front door carrying the armed weapon to a cadet who came to serve a subpoena at the property on Inn Road on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Battle Creek Police Department stated in a news release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Lightning started Tuesday one point out of a playoff spot before beating Ottawa 4-3 at Amalie Arena.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump did not wait for an investigative report before weighing in.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
5 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2025.
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