on the front burner
Example Sentences
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At a meeting of senior EU member state officials on Sunday evening, the emphasis was on not rushing to decisions and keeping diplomacy with the White House on the front burner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
I told him that this was on the front burner and that it would get appropriate attention.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen abruptly announced that the U.S. will hit the so-called debt ceiling on Jan 19, putting the issue immediately on the front burner.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2023
“If we don’t keep it on the front burner, people will forget.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
He ignited the flame on the front burner of his stove.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
