at/in the forefront

phrase

: in a leading position

Their company is at/in the forefront of research in this area.

Examples of at/in the forefront in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decision was good news for Krista Erbe, a member of the 2871 Community Coalition who has been at the forefront of residents questioning the development. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026

So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact. — David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

Campbell on leadership losses and the next wave The whole grit and culture persona this organization lives and breathes doesn’t work the same without a presence like Campbell at the forefront. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

The losing coach will also instantly be at the forefront of UNC coaching rumors, while the winner prepares for the biggest game of their lives. — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026