to the forefront

phrase

: to a place of importance or prominence
The discussion has brought the issue of health care to the forefront.

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On Friday, the school announced that is has created a state-of-the-art facility on campus that brings artificial intelligence to the forefront of decision making and daily activities that consume the life of an athletic staff. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The abundance era As affordability has risen to the forefront of American discourse, the politics of environmentalism have shifted, and Newsom has shifted with them. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Additionally, this new potential of fanfic-to-film productions should feel refreshing, bringing new voices to the forefront and stories that haven’t followed the traditional route to production. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 Bronx Banco’s spring 2026 bridal collection featured a series of designs that brought sheer styling and sensual elements to the forefront, a theme that accentuated the contemporary bride. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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