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as in center stage
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as in importance
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Recent Examples of front burner
The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom - though neither has that policy on the front burner.
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CBS News,
9 May 2026
The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom — though neither has that policy on the front burner.
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ABC News,
9 May 2026
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
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CBS News,
9 May 2026
The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom — though neither has that policy on the front burner.
—
ABC News,
9 May 2026
But the administration shows little sign of pushing foreign policy off the front burner.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for front burner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
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Right away, the engineering takes center stage, underscoring both form and function.
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This guest lets her track pants take center stage, styling the soft hue with a pale blue button-down, oversized clutch, baseball cap, and heeled sandals.
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There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down.
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The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.
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In Washington's Walla Walla Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon often gets top billing.
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And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
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The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban.
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Extreme heat pushes these cool-water species beyond their comfort zone, sometimes with deadly consequences.
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The region, which returned to the global spotlight during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, means a lot to Beccari.
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The last phase of Oliver’s life was marked by an unexpected emergence into the public spotlight.
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.
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That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
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The bureau said government spending, exports, consumer spending all drove real GDP growth, while imports dragged.
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Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
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With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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