Forrest
Americannoun
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Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.
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John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.
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Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.
noun
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Wedding rings seem to be an area “where couples have the flexibility,” said Emily Forrest Skurnik, a spokesperson for wedding-planning platform Zola.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The company is considering listing Monee, which is nearing a position where it can operate independently, said CEO Forrest Li.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Forrest Stewart has lived through a dozen big fires over his five decades in Malibu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Professor James Arvanitakis, Director of the Forrest Research Foundation, said the discovery highlights the importance of supporting early-career scientists who pursue ambitious questions without knowing in advance where the answers will lead.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Last, Mr. Forrest and a small blond-headed girl, standing in the ocean.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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