to the forefront

idiom

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

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As Florida political leaders and the governor wrangle, DeSantis is using his executive authority to push Florida troopers to the forefront of the state’s immigration enforcement efforts. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 Batchelor’s innovative approach to business has propelled RED to the forefront of luxury excursions and watersports. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025 Based on Terry McMillan’s celebrated novel, this joyous film brought the stories of four Black women — who are smart, complex, and unapologetically themselves — to the forefront with an unbeatable duo at its core: Angela Bassett and Whitney Houston. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025 The entire show touches on the idea of bodily autonomy, but Mark and Helly/Helena becoming intimate really brings that to the forefront. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to the forefront

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