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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The Supreme Court’s move came as the debate over transgender rights has leaped to the forefront in the culture wars and after President Donald Trump declared that only two sexes, male and female, would be recognized by the federal government.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 May 2025
In a media landscape still dominated by male viewpoints, Vibe Check will bring women’s voice to the forefront, showcasing sports analysis and conversations on their terms.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This could bring a friend or group situation that demands your focus and responsibility to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
The 2011 federal investigation into the East Haven Police Department brought this issue to the forefront in Connecticut again and led to the Connecticut General Assembly updating the Profiling Legislation in 2012.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 May 2025
In a media landscape still dominated by male viewpoints, Vibe Check will bring women’s voice to the forefront, showcasing sports analysis and conversations on their terms.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This could bring a friend or group situation that demands your focus and responsibility to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
The 2011 federal investigation into the East Haven Police Department brought this issue to the forefront in Connecticut again and led to the Connecticut General Assembly updating the Profiling Legislation in 2012.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
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“To the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20forefront. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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