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as in center stage
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as in importance
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Recent Examples of front burner
February 2025 brought this to the front burner, as the SEC acknowledged the proposal by Grayscale in include staking activities in the Ethereum ETFs already offered by the firm, with a decision expected by May 2025.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Per The Guardian, the flap has made its way to the front burner again with the brewing controversy over the use of the technology in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the things that this political environment puts on the front burner are so divorced from what really matters to real people.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
One way or the other the uptick in interest and investment in both ETH and ETH products will drive this conversation to the front burner at the SEC and other regulatory agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Per The Guardian, the flap has made its way to the front burner again with the brewing controversy over the use of the technology in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the things that this political environment puts on the front burner are so divorced from what really matters to real people.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
One way or the other the uptick in interest and investment in both ETH and ETH products will drive this conversation to the front burner at the SEC and other regulatory agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
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Blue began the performance strutting down center stage doing her best model walk before flawlessly breaking into a rendition of the uptempo song’s choreography.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, before descending towards center stage, Gaga slyly exchanged the broken equipment for a regular handheld mic.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Fort Worth is at a crucial moment for growth and opportunity, Parker said, stressing the importance of leading with smart policies that ensure the city thrives into the future.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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The brand-name drugs’ homepages generally get top billing.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2025
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The Drumbeat Continues High prices have consequences beyond individual patients.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Here's Which Borrowers Aren't Impacted Previously capped at 10 percent during the Biden administration to prevent financial hardship, the reinstated policy could have severe consequences for retirees and disabled individuals who depend heavily on their benefits.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Ditko’s strong views about culture and philosophy kept him well out of the public spotlight at his own insistence, earning him a reputation as a recluse.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Broken spotlight Quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick in the draft, and the Tennessee Titans didn’t get any love from the schedule makers.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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In the Freedom area, Miller stopped before a wall of portraits from the 1800s — including William Whipper, Abraham Hanson and Thomas Howland — to highlight the significance of their attire, expressions, jewelry and adornments.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some third thing of significance that hasn’t yet occurred to me?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Trade Truce Helped The Market Rally On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day suspension on new tariffs targeting Chinese imports.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The largest decrease in imports is projected for Pakistan (-800,000 bales to 5.0 million).—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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Adjusting for dividends increases the magnitude of overnight appreciation.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Earlier this month, Volkswagen warned that first-quarter operating profit would likely come in at 2.8 billion euros, citing special effects in the magnitude of 1.1 billion euros.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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