Forrest
[fawr-ist, for-]
- 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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Contemporary Examples
Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
Dealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.
A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Historical Examples
Mr. Forrest had passed through Adelaide one day before his arrival.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
Mr. Barlee: One more cheer for the absentees--Mr. Forrest's companions.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
Forrest's skirmishers and scouts were on the south side of the stream.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
Forrest and the wild cavalry of the South were charging on their flanks.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
He was sure that his apprehension did not come from any fear of an attack by Forrest or Wheeler.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
Forrest
- John, 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)
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