front burner

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for front burner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
Noun
  • Lacrosse was only center stage in Kansas City for 48 hours, but the mark was left on fans and players alike.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
  • While there are concerns that human rights issues are not center stage in this agreement, there is little leverage the U.S. has in the region for societal change.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends on May 15, 2026, also sought to underline the importance of insulating central bankers from political pressure.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
  • Borden also underscores the importance of collaborative engagements between technology providers and regulators, stressing the necessity of responsible AI frameworks to ensure secure, compliant deployments.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Two little flips Samsung is giving the Z Fold 7 top billing right now, but new flip phones might steal the show.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
  • MacPherson shared top billing with junior pitcher Ryoko Schroth.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • What are the consequences of relying on a workforce of mainly undocumented individuals? From Dresser's perspective, undocumented workers are especially vulnerable when law enforcement agencies focus more on immigration status and less on violations of workers' rights.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Split over slavery The document also shines a spotlight on a crucial moment in the history of the Baptist church.
    Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
  • With this over-the-top family drama, Perry delivers his signature mixture of slapstick comedy and warm sentiment, shining a spotlight on a frighteningly familiar brand of chaos that somehow always seems to bring families closer.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • From discussing the cultural significance of luxury timepieces to beautifully showcasing black love, the SUEDE Men’s Experience is delivering authentic moments crafted perfectly for the contemporary man.
    John Lawson, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • The significance of Ventura’s lawsuit will extend far beyond the trial, Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, previously told CNN.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • In other cases, imports from countries like China may be restricted.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • That’s the magnitude of the findings in this study.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025

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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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