to the forefront

idiom

: to a place of importance or prominence
The discussion has brought the issue of health care to the forefront.

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Recent Examples on the Web Taking place June 4 and 5 at the Pendry West Hollywood, the event unites Hollywood environmentalists with a wide range of innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives and corporations to discuss bringing sustainability to the forefront. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 High-profile converts, including actors, politicians and even some former New Atheists themselves, have brought traditional, apostolic Christianity to the forefront of the culture war for the American mind. Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024 The two founders have dedicated their brand to bringing diversity to the golf industry including bringing women to the forefront of the sport. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 May 2024 Howe says retirement is a time when the issues that couples have been avoiding — aided by the distractions of work or child rearing or both — come roaring to the forefront. Susan Dominus Kirsten Potter Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 May 2024 What are some ways that the community can kind of even out the things that get to the forefront in the struggle? J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024 Advocates there believe California’s decision can have national influence and bring the issue back to the forefront, said David Pisani, director of advocacy and government affairs at March of Dimes. Ana B. Ibarra, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 This week will bring all of this to the forefront of your thoughts. Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024 Right brought the movement political credibility, firmly anchoring them in the Republican Party and moving the social and cultural values of the white South to the forefront of American political debate. TIME, 12 Apr. 2024

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“To the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20forefront. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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