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On the front burner

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Urgency Signifier

Describes something that requires immediate action or attention.

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Discussing climate change is on the front burner during the summit.
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Shift in Focus

Used to indicate that something has become a current priority over other matters.

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With the deadline approaching, report completion is on the front burner.
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Temporary Status

Suggests that priorities can change, and what is important now may not be later.

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Right now, our customer service improvement is on the front burner.
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