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forefront

[ fawr-fruhnt, fohr- ]

noun

  1. the foremost part or place.
  2. the position of greatest importance or prominence:

    in the forefront of today's writers.



forefront

/ ˈɔːˌڰʌԳ /

noun

  1. the extreme front
  2. the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forefront1

First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front
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He added: "Those at the forefront of the industry... are best placed to know where to spend that money."

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But on “Étoile,” the couple’s love of ballet finally comes to the forefront.

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The chamber, more than any other group in Little Saigon, has been at the forefront of promoting trade with Vietnam, often at great personal cost.

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A Department for Education spokesperson said the government was committed to "putting education back at the forefront of national life", which included protecting core funding for schools.

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Rolls-Royce was at the forefront of pioneering testing and for the first time was able to establish a level of volcanic ash that didn't seriously affect the jet engine over a given timeframe.

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