to the forefront

phrase

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

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So Benn sees his work on YouTube and with other researchers, civil rights groups, and journalists as an accountability function that forces this conversation to the forefront. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 But problems that have simmered for decades — water quality and cancer rates — have been forced to the forefront of state politics this year. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 As seen via the brand’s latest presentation at Marcel on the Upper East Side, Tran is continuing to push the brand to the forefront of fashion with optimism, craftsmanship and ease. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 This could, in turn, bring a creative project or love interest to the forefront. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the forefront

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“To the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20forefront. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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