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front and center

adverb

Definition of front and center

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

Examples of front and center in a Sentence

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Normani debuts a new single, Jorja Smith and Burna Boy give us something to enjoy, and Doja Cat’s new video puts fruit front and center. Sydney Scott, Essence, "Normani Debuts Nostalgia-Filled New Video 'Motivation'," 16 Aug. 2019 And the success of federal and gubernatorial candidates who put gun policy front and center during the 2018 election cycle, as well as changing demographics of where Democratic votes come from, is impacting how politicians approach gun safety. Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY, "For 2020 Democrats, hammering on gun control comes with upside: Energized, angry activists," 12 Aug. 2019 And front and center at the event was Kathy Kohner — now Kathy Zuckerman. Donald Liebenson, latimes.com, "The surf classic ‘Gidget’ is 60 this year, and it remains the ‘absolute ultimate’," 11 July 2019 The Spire Stout pours roasted and silky, while the Dunkelhead dark lager puts the malt front and center. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "52 Weeks of Burgers: Blue Star Brewing Co.," 5 July 2019 When the new millennium approached, Laguna Beach’s latest identity began to crystallize in the form of well-to-do, lovelorn teens, as seen in Laguna Beach, an MTV reality series that put the city’s privileged youth front and center. Brock Keeling, Curbed, "The rise and fall of Laguna Beach, a gay California hotspot," 26 June 2019 Speaking of Adam, the singer will appear front and center on ABC's two-hour documentary entitled The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Did 'American Idol' Insult Freddie Mercury on Last Night's Queen Episode? Fans Think So," 29 Apr. 2019 While these three women's stories remain front and center, John Glenn's recent death makes this film particularly timely. Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, "The True Story of 'Hidden Figures' and the Women Who Crunched the Numbers for NASA," 3 Feb. 2017 Trump’s tariffs have been front and center for corporate executives and investors since the trade war flared anew in May, and the topic had often been cited on earnings calls between company leaders and shareholders. Ana Swanson, BostonGlobe.com, "US to delay some China tariffs until stores stock up for holiday shoppers," 13 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of front and center

1951, in the meaning defined above

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