in front
idiom
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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The incident happened in front of multiple people, according to police.
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Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 May 2025
Privacy screens were set up in front of the supporters and broadcaster DAZN’s cameras cut away while Muller was treated.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
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Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 May 2025
Privacy screens were set up in front of the supporters and broadcaster DAZN’s cameras cut away while Muller was treated.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
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 13 May. 2025.
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