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.
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Example Sentences
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Fortescue, chaired by billionaire Andrew Forrest, had argued for cultural compensation of no more than Aus$8 million.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"This one in particular did not show any evidence of rotation, which was surprising and very interesting," Forrest said.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Forrest said she believes this could help to keep a floor under semiconductor names, even if investors don’t yet know which companies will be the biggest winners from the AI buildout.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
With a 65-year-old patient, “there’s a likelihood that first valve you put in isn’t going to last until they’re 85,” Forrest said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
She had intended Paolo to stay rooted in his seat, but he got up and followed Jule and Forrest to the door.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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