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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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In September, they went to Macquarie to bring forward instalments due from the transfers of Tom Cannon, Kasey McAteer and James Justin.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Ramaphosa, whose country has been ranked by the World Bank as the most unequal on the planet, has said he will bring forward a motion on the IPI at the UN General Assembly.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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

"Our Schools White Paper will set out our full plans to bring forward an inclusive education system that enables all children to achieve and thrive, while ensuring financial sustainability for councils."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 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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