Forrest

[ fawr-ist, for- ]

/ ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

noun

Edwin,1806–72, U.S. actor.

John, 1st Baron,1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.

Nathan Bedford,1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.

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Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
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In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
‘The Lion King’ Turns 20: Every Crazy, Weird Fact About the Disney Classic|Kevin Fallon|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.
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A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
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Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market|Jane & Michael Stern|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond a shave and a hair-cut, Forrest and I fought shy of public places.
The Outlet|Andy Adams
Forrest gained his feet and faced her across the broad, flat top of the instrument.
The Little Lady of the Big House|Jack London
From this moment Forrest moves on and upward with the stride of a demigod.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed
Greatly disgusted, Forrest withdrew, deluding himself with the belief that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8)|Various
Under Forrest's direction the 9th and 10th were spent in tearing up railroad track encased in snow and sleet, terribly cold work.
Under the Stars and Bars|Walter A. Clark

British Dictionary definitions for forrest

Forrest

/ (ˈfɒrɪst) /

noun

John, 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

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