at/in the forefront

idiom

: in a leading position
Their company is at/in the forefront of research in this area.

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Many women feel inclined to assist their children financially, often putting family needs at the forefront of their spending decisions. Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 This brings their total investment to nearly half a billion dollars since their inception in 2021, solidifying their position at the forefront of a revolutionary field. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 The organizations and companies at the forefront of de-extinction efforts are promising success — and surprisingly soon. Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 Once upon a time, Facebook, now called Meta, sat at the forefront of corporate feminism. Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for at/in the forefront 

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at/in the back of one's mind

at/in the forefront

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“At/in the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%2Fin%20the%20forefront. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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