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Trade the metronome as it swings back and forth, but don’t let the hypnotic sound lull you into complacency.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
In the end, Iranians put forth a fairly impressive offer, which among other things would have restricted their enrichment of uranium to levels even lower than those allowed in the Obama deal.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
This is well-trod philosophical ground — referencing “negative” and “positive” rights, natural law and all the usual back and forth about originalism and whether the Constitution is living or static.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
He said NASA’s spending proposal put forth “no plan” for the future of the agency’s work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Over the hill the trail plunges down, back and forth.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Vocabulary lists containing forth
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Spelling Practice 1, Unit 3
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