bring forward

phrase

1

: to produce to view : introduce

brought new evidence forward

2

: to carry (a total) forward

Examples of bring forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decision—which will likely come months after the case is heard—will set a precedent for some two dozen other climate accountability cases that have been brought forward by states, counties, and cities. — Simmone Shah, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

In addition to clearing the deal, culture secretary Nandy has ditched plans to bring forward secondary legislation enabling Ofcom to examine how the Paramount-WBD deal would impact streaming services. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Wrexham travel to Middlesbrough on Friday, August 7 for a Carabao Cup first-round tie that has been brought forward to be shown live on Sky Sports and ITV. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Lawsuit challenges how the decision was made According to the lawsuit, the proposal was brought forward after several trustees who supported keeping Jesuit all-boys had left the board in 2025. — Chaewon Chung july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bring forward

• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• carryforward
• equatorward
• shoreward