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as in center stage
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as in importance
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Recent Examples of front burner
But the administration shows little sign of pushing foreign policy off the front burner.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those odds are now up to 46 percent, putting Ovechkin’s chase firmly back on the sport’s front burner.
—Sean Gentille, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
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
Reading and England was the front burner.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those odds are now up to 46 percent, putting Ovechkin’s chase firmly back on the sport’s front burner.
—Sean Gentille, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
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
Reading and England was the front burner.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
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Unlike an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where the whiskey truly takes center stage, Branch Water is a lighter thanks to the brightness of the grapefruit, the refreshingness of the cucumber, and sparkling water that mellows everything out without masking the spirit altogether.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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This storybook haven is constantly full of flowers and foliage with roses taking the center stage.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Moszkowicz added further points to underscore the festival’s importance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The home has been featured in several publications, including Dwell, One Kindesign and Das Ideale Heim, a Swiss interior design magazine that gave the property top billing on its cover.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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On the game’s standard cover, Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney — one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, who helped the Hurricanes tear through the Playoff to a national runner-up finish — earned top billing alongside Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The economic consequences, however, are straightforward.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Florida cattle industry braces for potential economic impact Even so, an outbreak could have major economic consequences for ranchers and dairy producers.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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In a world where an AI hoax could easily be promulgated across social media, or in which conspiracy theorists would likely attack a real discovery, the protocols are intended to encourage best practice and safeguard astronomers when the media spotlight falls on them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Its boutique spa spotlights Farmaesthetics, award-winning face and body treatments that emphasize organic botanicals and grounding massage techniques.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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So using these as natural barriers obviously has an enormous significance — enormous importance.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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For now, however, his focus is on preparing himself and his teammates for the country’s first FIFA World Cup match since Haiti played in 1974, and Miami carries a special significance along that goal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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And even more importantly, China has slashed its crude imports, turning instead to massive stockpiles.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The Justice Department subsequently appealed an earlier order by Eaton to make all businesses that paid the now-defunct import taxes eligible for refunds plus interest.—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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For Larry Nemecek, president of the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, the centennial arrives at a pivotal moment for both Route 66 and the historic ranch as stakeholders consider how best to preserve and reinterpret Rogers’ legacy following the fire.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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