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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He called for Sánchez to resign and bring forward next year's general election.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“You need to bring forward the flag of innovation,” said Vigna.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The PMB ballot is the best way a backbench MP can hope to bring forward a new law by winning cross-party support for a cause or, ideally, having the bill adopted by the government.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The comments come as economists have scrambled in the last week to bring forward their forecasts for a further interest rates rise from the RBA’s May policy meeting to March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Art found that he could not bring forward the least vestige of professionalism.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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