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as in center stage
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as in importance
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Recent Examples of front burner
February 2025 brought this to the front burner, as the SEC acknowledged the proposal by Grayscale in include staking activities in the Ethereum ETFs already offered by the firm, with a decision expected by May 2025.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Per The Guardian, the flap has made its way to the front burner again with the brewing controversy over the use of the technology in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the things that this political environment puts on the front burner are so divorced from what really matters to real people.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
One way or the other the uptick in interest and investment in both ETH and ETH products will drive this conversation to the front burner at the SEC and other regulatory agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Per The Guardian, the flap has made its way to the front burner again with the brewing controversy over the use of the technology in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, the things that this political environment puts on the front burner are so divorced from what really matters to real people.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
One way or the other the uptick in interest and investment in both ETH and ETH products will drive this conversation to the front burner at the SEC and other regulatory agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner
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But after a few moments, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez – standing on the other side of Trump – motioned for James to go ahead with Trump standing center stage.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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While it’s been a decade of tech giants putting AI center stage in their advertising campaigns, in just the last few years, the market has achieved new velocity, with new kingmakers rising to the forefront and new use cases deployed seemingly every month.—
Travis Clinger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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While Northern California destinations Lake Tahoe and Shasta Lake didn’t make the list, a Southern California spot got top billing.—
Sarah Linn
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But whatever new laws or regulations come into fruition on NIL for student athletes, the consequences could hit close to home for the president.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Atlantic City is reclaiming its spotlight—and everyone’s invited.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This week's episode, however, is putting a spotlight on a more light-hearted subject matter: the Congressional Art Competition.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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For You The significance of the change in QSBS provisions goes beyond the founders, investors, and venture-capital firms involved in startups.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Brazilians considered the capital city, which replaced Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of the nation’s future significance on the world stage.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The reciprocal tariffs target any and all imports from more than two dozen countries, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Built in 1971, the reservoir was expanded in 2015 and is strengthened to withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, a local tourism website said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Still, a measure of the high stakes came during the women’s final, when Anisimova was clearly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment, and Świątek defeated her, 6–0, 6–0, in under an hour.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Front burner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burner. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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