forwards
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He can stay wide and isolate a full-back, attack the space behind a defence or drift inside and combine with Barcelona's other forwards.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
During her eight years at the club, she has grown to become one of Europe's best forwards and helped them lift six major trophies.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
It has meant Bellingham can receive the ball between the lines, carry it forward, combine with the forwards and make late runs into the penalty area.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
When Madrid win the ball, he is already closer to the forwards.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The hall lamp was now lit, and it amused her to look over the balustrade and watch the servants passing backwards and forwards.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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