bring forward

verb

to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion
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
to move to an earlier time or date
the kickoff has been brought forward to 2 p.m.

When they do, they bring forward not only the ideas of the past, but also the personalities and the quarrels of the past.

What ideas does this columnist bring forward to change this material equation?

But a senior White House aide tells Richard Wolffe, "the time was right to bring forward his departure."

"Tell Dan to bring forward the whole troop at full gallop," shouted Lawrence.

Shaded wool—Knit one row plain; next row bring forward, and take two together to the end.

Knit and pearl alternately four rows, so that there may be two of each; then bring forward and take two together an entire row.

Besides, let it once more be observed that we are not at liberty to bring forward such accusations without proofs.

"Well, but we have plain facts to bring forward too," said Richard Gibbs, with anxious earnestness.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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