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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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Big data, which became a big deal about a decade ago as analytics hit center stage as the path to business success, faded a bit as big data suddenly was everywhere, making the term irrelevant.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The event will also crown the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion, with the tournament final taking center stage.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Of all the things Trump talked about on the campaign trail, cybersecurity didn’t get top billing.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in 2024, the rose once again has top billing in the world of perfume.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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But some farms list the chemical in their monthly pesticide use reports to the state without any apparent consequence, Paige reports.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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As forecasts project global oil prices dipping in 2025, Ukraine's allies are exploring more aggressive actions while weighing potential economic consequences and maritime safety concerns.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The mystery in New Jersey and similar phenomena in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, among other states, have put a spotlight on the ongoing efforts of state and federal legislators to expand the government’s access to counter-UAS technology.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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This is part of Conde Nast Traveler's spotlight on family cruise travel.Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the military significance of Russia's all but imminent pullback from the region, the financial blow to Russia is massive.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kelty, a Tesla veteran who helped build up its U.S. battery operations, said investing in U.S.-based manufacturing helps drive down costs and boosts GM’s global competitiveness by reducing reliance on imports.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's tariff plans generally concern a 60 percent extra cost on Chinese goods and up to 20 percent on imports from other countries.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Google’s efforts are similarly a work in progress, but the company has an advantage due to the sheer magnitude of its developer partners who are already building on Android’s many platforms.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The magnitude of the find surprised even the museum experts.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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