forward, forwards, way forward, path forward, few and far between, inflection

  That is still damaging, but in some ways the change is an improvement. Britain’s murder rate is as low as it has been in decades—and murders connected to organised crime are few and far between.



President Seeks Path Forward Beyond Troubles

By MARK LANDLER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

The Obama administration plans to emphasize executive actions and rally support for bills that could pass Congress. 

 Taiwan Dollar Forwards Decline as Weaker Yen Threatens Exports
Businessweek
Taiwan dollar forwards fell toward a seven-month low on speculation the Bank of Japan (8301) will take steps that could further weaken the yen, damaging the island's export competitiveness. Government bonds dropped. Global funds sold $895 million more ...


Allies unite behind Obama's Afghanistan troop surge
The NATO Secretary General has welcomed President Obama's commitment to sending an extra 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. But there is still doubt over whether Germany and France will increase their commitments.


After the surge: which way forward for the NATO allies? US President Barack Obama says he hopes western allies will commit around 10,000 soldiers to Afghanistan to boost the US presence there. However so far such pledges have been few and far between.

way forward, path  forward,前路



 Taking Advantage of Life's (Few and Far Between) Inflection Points
A new book about the wit and wisdom of Harvard Business School Professor Howard Stevenson, written by longtime friend Eric C. Sinoway, examines life's "inflection points" and how to use them to best advantage.





 few and far between
 scarce; infrequent:my inspired moments are few and far between

 At wide intervals, scarce, as in Supporters of the amendment are few and far between. This expression originally was used very literally for physical objects such as houses appearing at widely separated intervals. Today it is also used more loosely. [Mid-1600s]

とてもまれな, ごく少ない；とびとびの.


 for•ward (ˈfɔr wərd)

adv. Also, forwards.

1. toward or to what is in front or in advance: from this day forward; to step forward.

2. into view or consideration; forth: brought forward a good suggestion.

adj.

3. directed toward a point in advance: a forward motion.

4. being in a condition of advancement.

5. ready; eager.

6. presumptuous; bold.

7. situated in the front: the forward part of the ship.

8. of or for the future: a forward price.

9. lying ahead: the forward path.

10. radical or extreme.

n.

11.

a. a player stationed in advance of others on a team.

b. either of two basketball players stationed in the forecourt.

v.t.

12. to send onward; transmit, esp. to a new address: to forward a letter.

13. to help onward; promote: forwarding one's career.

14. to cause to advance.

[before 900; Middle English; Old English for(e)weard]

for′ward•a•ble, adj.

for′ward•er, n.

for′ward•ly, adv.

for′ward•ness, n.

syn: See bold.