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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In the weeks following the shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the topic of free speech rights on college campuses has been pushed to the forefront. Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025 The Aries Full Moon on October 6 brings matters of home, family, and inner security to the forefront. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025 For her debut, Louise Trotter highlighted the brand’s history, bringing the iconic weave to the forefront with meticulous study. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Funny enough, Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album and Bella Hadid's rodeo romance pushed the Western aesthetic to the forefront of trend cycles in 2024, while bootcut jeans are making a strong comeback at this very moment. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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