center forward
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of center forward
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The crisis at center forward grew so severe that previous Italy coach Roberto Mancini recruited Argentine-born striker Mateo Retegui to join the Azzurri.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Italy hasn’t had a true center forward since perhaps the days of Christian Vieri, Luca Toni and Alberto Gilardino.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
A top-class center forward is a priority during the summer transfer window, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen both linked.
From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2023
“As long as he keeps himself healthy and looks after his body — and he’s sensible — he’s someone that can be a really, really dangerous center forward for the program,” Hudson added.
From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2023
“So you reckon you've got what it takes to be center forward for Liverpool? For Man. U.? For England?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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