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 out
She's still out in front.

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Taylor Swift has made moves both behind and in front of the camera, but according to actress Carrie Coon, the singer might have yet another sideline as a professional impressionist. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Robert Hughson is feeling optimistic that the river that's formed in front of his house will go away. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026 Eudora wrote upstairs at a desk in front of the three windows that looked out over the front lawn. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026 Late in the third quarter, Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie also got a pick in front of Kolar and returned it 26 yards to the Chargers’ 22-yard line. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in front

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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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