bring forward
Britishverb
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to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion
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accounting to transfer (a figure representing the sum of the figures on a page or in a column) to the top of the next page or column
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to move to an earlier time or date
the kickoff has been brought forward to 2 p.m.
Example Sentences
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The stronger-than-expected inflation reading prompted Barclays to bring forward its forecast for the Bank of Korea to resume policy tightening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Fed’s meeting last week signaled the prospect of tightening by year-end, prompting markets to bring forward expectations for rate rises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
A spokesperson said the government would "shortly bring forward a substantial package of amendments to further bolster these protections".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
In April, Delo wrote that he planned to bring forward his plans to return to the UK so he could continue to "contribute more to Reform's budget".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Keeping noise down to a minimum, Cluny ordered his troops to bring forward the siege tower.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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