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as in center stage
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as in importance
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Recent Examples of front burner
Those changes appear to happening at two tiers — incremental movement at the energy utilities, and a shifting of priorities among Massachusetts’ leading business associations — moving climate change and clean energy to the front burner.
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Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
If that final agreement on a reorganization of Cineworld cannot be concluded, however, the sales process for some or all of Cineworld assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy settlement is expected to move to the front burner.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2023
In the aftermath of FTX, whose management team and structure allegedly managed to deceive some of the largest venture capital firms in the world, the importance of due diligence in the crypto space has moved prominently to the front burner.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
After Superstorm Sandy, long-gestating plans to build three massive surge barriers have been moved to the front burner, along with discussions about raising entrances to flood-prone subway stations and the locations of critical equipment like pumps, transformers and wastewater pipes.
—Linda Marsa, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
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Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
If that final agreement on a reorganization of Cineworld cannot be concluded, however, the sales process for some or all of Cineworld assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy settlement is expected to move to the front burner.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2023
In the aftermath of FTX, whose management team and structure allegedly managed to deceive some of the largest venture capital firms in the world, the importance of due diligence in the crypto space has moved prominently to the front burner.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
After Superstorm Sandy, long-gestating plans to build three massive surge barriers have been moved to the front burner, along with discussions about raising entrances to flood-prone subway stations and the locations of critical equipment like pumps, transformers and wastewater pipes.
—Linda Marsa, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
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Election tensions were center stage at a Catholic charity dinner.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Except the spectacle of Cunanan’s actions was still center stage in every episode.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, their importance declined measurably in the last half of the 20th century.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Each has its own specification, which will become of greater importance as a maker’s knowledge increases.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and others may have received top billing in the Dark Knight trilogy of Batman movies, but one uncredited star of the films was its Batmobile, nicknamed the Tumbler.Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Even though other special events get top billing, the Chicago Marathon is one of the biggest economic drivers in the city.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Many fear the solution more than the consequences of not acting.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Because, of course, these content creators are undoubtedly well-versed in the consequences of influencing in the wild.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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Joaquina Named Gibson’s New Artist Spotlight Earlier this week, Gibson announced Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter Joaquina as its new artist spotlight musician.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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The case put a spotlight on issues of race relations and public safety within the city’s subway system.Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Guests can learn about the architectural and cultural significance of these landmark destinations while enjoying modern-day comforts, blending history with indulgence.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ever wonder what the origin story of this ornate instrument and its significance to the family, as recounted by Willie and Berniece’s Uncle Doaker, looked like?David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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On the campaign trail, Trump proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world.William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Musk and Tesla also stand to gain hugely from Biden policies that Trump will likely leave in place or strengthen - like steep trade barriers blocking imports of Chinese EVs, including a 100% tariff.Jarrett Renshaw, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
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This follows a powerful geomagnetic storm in May — the first to reach a G4 magnitude since 2005 — which made the aurora visible across all of the contiguous United States, extending as far south as Central Texas.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The uncertainty of the magnitude of tit-for-tat tariffs adds further uncertainty to the global economic outlook.London Business School, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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