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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On Friday, we brought forward a series of amendments to address concerns that the bill did not apply to individual employees of the intelligence agencies.
From BBC
He called on the government to bring forward a planned review of the ZEV Mandate, due to be carried out in 2027.
From BBC
Supporters did not agree and, with many complaining, the game was brought forward to Christmas Eve with promotion-bound Wimbledon winning 4-3.
From BBC
Even so, the effect could be enough to bring forward the beginning of the next ice age.
From Science Daily
This has been linked to shops bringing forward Black Friday discounts due to weak sales as shoppers struggle with the cost of living pressures.
From BBC
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