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Forde

British

/ fɔːd /

noun

Frank , full name Francis Michael Forde. 1890–1983, Australian politician; prime minister of Australia for eight days (1945)

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After winning the toss and choosing to field, Matthew Forde bowled a magnificent spell of 1-10 from his four overs and removed captain Rohit Paudel for five to heap pressure on Nepal's top order.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Det Insp Lucy Forde, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the investigation into Bennett's crimes was deeply challenging and distressing for all concerned.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Shortly beforehand, police officers on patrol in a marked vehicle had indicated for Forde to stop.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

Root was fortunate to survive an lbw shout off Forde when he was on six, given not out and the Windies' review showing it was clipping the bails but umpire's call.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

"You are very rude, Mr Forde; the rudest clergyman I ever met Certainly, I've only met three in my life, but then——" Here the brown eyes lit up laughingly.

From Tom Gerrard by Becke, Louis

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