to the fore

1. In, into, or toward a position of prominence, as in A new virtuoso pianist has come to the fore. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

The same MS said the current mood within the Labour group was "grim", with members reeling from Hefin David's death last month but also still struggling to move on from the tensions that came to the fore last year under Vaughan Gething's leadership.

From BBC

Maybe Thierno Barry will come to the fore but £27m doesn't get you a top-class striker these days and he's still got some developing to do.

From BBC

At the death in that time, they concede runs at 1.59 per ball - the record best for any side - with the Curran brothers coming to the fore.

From BBC

But it's a scenario that has been seriously discussed in tech industry and policy circles in recent months, as tensions with Washington have escalated, and concerns about the EU's reliance on American technology have come to the fore.

From BBC

“You constantly think about the outcome once you call it or once it’s called for you. I could end up on the chopping block, who knows. That was brought to the fore during ‘SNL 50.’

From Los Angeles Times

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