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to the fore

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to the fore

to a position that cannot be ignored Whenever he is challenged, his stubbornness comes to the fore. The doom and gloom guys are sure trade wars will rise to the fore again soon.

Usage notes: often used in the form bring to the fore: Dry conditions have brought water use to the fore.

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to the fore

In, into, or toward a position of prominence, as in A new virtuoso pianist has come to the fore. [First half of 1800s]

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to the fore

In, into, or toward a position of prominence: A new virtuoso has come to the fore.

See also: fore