forefront
Americannoun
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the foremost part or place.
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the position of greatest importance or prominence.
in the forefront of today's writers.
noun
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the extreme front
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the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action
Etymology
Origin of forefront
First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front
Example Sentences
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In Iran, "the Kurds have been at the forefront of the struggle for democracy and freedom. When one leads people, one must pay a price—we have paid in blood," Haftan said.
From Barron's
"Yes, that is always at the forefront of our minds," Anand told reporters in Ottawa.
From Barron's
My lyrics are always at the forefront of everything, and I try to make that known.
From Los Angeles Times
Many of them have been at the forefront of protests and encampments.
From Salon
Hartman is a journalist living in Los Angeles and the publisher of DoubleBlind, a magazine and media company at the forefront of the psychedelic movement.
From Los Angeles Times
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