Forge
Forge verb - To move forward along a course.
Usage example: the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather
Remain
Remain verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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At one point after Ollie's death, Roy nearly changed his name to Red Arrow (due to the popularity of Kingdom Come), but decided to remain Arsenal instead in order to better forge his own path.
Source: Comic Book / Green Arrow -
Even the Lillipats — dwarves allied with the fairies, and forbidden to forge anything — remain largely the same.
Source: Video Game / Odin Sphere -
Can't Have Sex, Ever: As per Shinto folklore involving the goddess of the forge, female blacksmiths must remain a virgin if she wants to continue her profession.
Source: Manga / Nobunaga no Chef
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