front burners

noun

plural of front burner
1
as in top billings

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2
as in imports

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  1. spotlights
  2. imports
  3. consequences
  4. magnitudes
  5. moments
  6. significances
  7. exigencies
  8. weights
Noun
  • The athlete does not let himself be dribbled by the slightest sensitive subject, practicing an art of evasion beneath an XXL smile, under warm spotlights that illuminate his blue linen suit.
    — TIME, Time, 26 June 2026
  • As the nurturing Moon moves into your sign, your 1st House of Identity spotlights body wisdom, so give yourself room to adjust routines without perfection.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Definition of spotlights
Noun
  • That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Nairobi and Kigali signed three agreements to expand landlocked Rwanda’s access to petroleum imports.
    — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of imports
Noun
  • The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
    — Venkata Ramya Ganti, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Soccer, once a fringe sport, has grown by magnitudes since the last time a men’s World Cup was hosted here in 1994.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • While recorded on seismic sensors, traditional earthquake magnitudes are not appropriate for measuring atmospheric events.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Definition of magnitudes
Noun
  • Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This contributed to beautiful surprises, moments of repose, and bold flavors on each day of my visit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of moments
Noun
  • Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Definition of significances
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  • Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.
    — KEN BURNS, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Definition of exigencies
Noun
  • When lighter works better Fitness goals aside, there are plenty of people for whom heavy weights simply aren't as appropriate.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 6 July 2026
  • The formula includes eight different types of Hyaluronic acid at three different weights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
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