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Synonyms

bring forward

British  

verb

  1. to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion

  2. 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

  3. to move to an earlier time or date

    the kickoff has been brought forward to 2 p.m.
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On Tuesday, Hertfordshire Police said it has sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service and detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring forward criminal charges.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In order to have the chance to bring forward a proposed law, backbench MPs can enter a ballot.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

While the central bank is not expected to tighten borrowing costs again when it meets Thursday, some analysts believe higher energy costs could encourage policymakers to bring forward its next hike to April.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Weak data that bring forward rate-cut expectations would weigh on the dollar and Treasury yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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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