forwards
Example Sentences
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At his age, Welbeck may be content to provide cover for Joao Pedro, but the move would represent bad news for several other forwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
There are questions over the futures of several Chelsea forwards, with Joao Pedro regarded as the club's first-choice option.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
There are plenty of wide forwards, or number 10s, for England at youth level - Arsenal's Max Dowman and Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha to name two - but few number nines.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Fontaine was no bruiser on black-and-white TV, when the balls were heavy leather and keepers unprotected from assault from forwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Through the streaming snow, he saw Renn pushing forwards with all her strength; Wolf staggering sideways, his eyes slitted against the wind.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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