forwards

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The Sparks forwards struggled with that, with Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike and Cameron Brink combining to shoot six-for-27, including an 0-for-7 night from Hamby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There will be an examination of whether Arteta's current group of forwards are capable of adapting style.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"We can now begin to take the next steps forwards towards precision feline oncology, to catch up with the diagnostic and therapeutic options that are available for dogs with cancer, and ultimately one day, humans."

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Burn's giant stature would make him an obvious weapon for Tuchel at set pieces, but he has looked uncomfortable in possession and against mobile forwards for England.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Sometimes,” said the King, “I wish you had been born forwards like other people. What with Victorians and Mafeking Night...”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White