in front
phrase
1
: in a forward position : in an area at the front of something (such as a car, airplane, theater, etc.)
We took turns sitting in front.
2
: in the leading position in a race or competition
She's still in front, but the other runners are catching up to her.
—often used after outShe's still out in front.
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On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
On July 3 — if all the reports are accurate — she and football star/podcaster Travis Kelce will get married under the bright Madison Square Garden lights in front of 1,000 of their closest friends.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
2 July 2026
Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Prosecutors argued during the hearing that the murders were premeditated, as a cup that was in front of Benning in a photo was missing when police searched the scene.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
On July 3 — if all the reports are accurate — she and football star/podcaster Travis Kelce will get married under the bright Madison Square Garden lights in front of 1,000 of their closest friends.
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
2 July 2026
Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Prosecutors argued during the hearing that the murders were premeditated, as a cup that was in front of Benning in a photo was missing when police searched the scene.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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