at the forefront

at the forefront

In a position of highest importance or priority. The new company I work for is at the forefront of medical innovation. I think some of their new instruments are going to revolutionize the field of medicine. My kids' safety is always a concern at the forefront of my mind.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at the forefront (of something)

 and in the forefront (of something)
Fig. at the place of greatest activity; vital or important to some activity. I interviewed Max Brown, the director who is in the forefront of the movie industry. The university I go to is at the forefront of computer technology.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

at/in/to the ˈforefront (of something)

in or into an important or a leading position in a particular group or activity: The new product took the company to the forefront of the computer software market. The court case was constantly in the forefront of my mind (= I thought about it all the time).
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at/in/to the forefront
  • forefront
  • in the forefront
  • a go (at someone or something)
  • have a go
  • have a go (at someone or something)
  • have a go at
  • have a go at someone
  • absorb (someone or something) in(to) (something)
  • bear something in mind
References in classic literature
Running at the forefront of the pack was a large grey wolf--one of its several leaders.
White Fang
At the forefront of the column staggered two naked savages fastened to each other by a neck chain.
Tarzan the Untamed
Summary: New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday wrote a condolence letter to the wife of senior Congress leader and former Union minister S Jaipal Reddy, and described him as a powerful orator, who was alway at the forefront to put forth the party's views.
Jaipal Reddy was powerful orator, who enriched Parliament: Sonia Gandhi
moments to but it's forefront of - building successful "I have moments to switch off, but it's always at the forefront of my mind - building for a successful campaign in the Premier League - whatever successful may be.
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According to Rubio, Stories had made it at the forefront of Facebook's family of applications-Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and Whatsapp.
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"The revolutionary nature of this new technology and its benefits are at the forefront of the market and we look forward to seeing it being used widely as a method of protecting and beautifying both natural and engineered wood," El Malla continued.
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Alkaram with its haute couture and ready-to-wear products has been at the forefront of the Pakistani clothing industry for more than three decades.
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On their Twitter account, GMP Leigh described it as an 'isolated incident.' .D and his stay at the officers' et Chf Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "While enquiries continue, this man and his family will stay at the forefront of officers' minds and we will continue to offer our support to those closest to him."
Officers launch murder probe after stabbing
Marketing manager at International Eyewear, Olivia Young, said: "The Eyestuff brand from International Eyewear is committed to protecting young eyes, with quality fit and comfort at the forefront of frame design."
Crystal acetate
'The EU's decision to increase its renewable energy target from 27 per cent to 32 per cent by 2030 is a move that consolidates Europe's position at the forefront of the global energy transformation and establishes a positive decarbonisation pathway in line with its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
EU reinforces position at global energy transformation
He pointed out that His Highness the Amir of Kuwait has called for the reconstruction of Iraq and that the Kuwaiti investor is at the forefront of this task and it is necessary to break the state of fear caused by the past days, which has become a forgotten day in the determination of the two countries to cross their barriers.
Kuwaiti Defense Minister: The greatness of ancient Iraqi history as the oldest of human civilizations imposes on us the task of rebuilding it again
Mr Kerr gave a speech during the debate on the bill, specifically calling for Scotland to have a dedicated spaceport to ensure the country is at the forefront of the technology.
Stirling MP aims high
"Qatar is at the forefront of the fight against terrorism on the ground.
Qatar at forefront of fight against terrorism: al-Thawadi
But the only role the UK Government are at the forefront of is selling arms to a Saudi regime indiscriminately bombing Yemen, creating an environment that allows disease to fester.
Don't ignore cholera hell