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forefather

[fawr-fah-ther, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌfɑ ðər, ˈfoʊr- /


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As the forefather of 'juego de posicion', the 'positional play' that has dominated world football since his Barcelona side won everything 15 years ago, this is a sizeable admission.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2025

The new version of “Criminal Minds,” fittingly subtitled “Evolution,” which recently completed its second season on Paramount+, follows its CBS forefather in being a show about criminal profilers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2024

Like other historians, Horne is highly skeptical of Oglethorpe being a forefather of the abolitionist movement.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2024

Other talent joining in the induction: singer Chaka Khan, lyricist Bernie Taupin, hip-hop forefather DJ Kool Herc, guitarist Link Wray, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and record executive Al Kooper.

From Washington Times May 4, 2023

Much like his godly forefather, Orcus, the underworld god of punishment, Bryce was completely remorseless.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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