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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Two bullet fragments were also found inside the apartment, one on the stairs and one in front of the living room window.
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Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2023
Love was shot in front of a convenience store on South Capitol Street SW.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
Sears said that each of the five actors was invited into the plane one at a time to film their crying scene with little more than a camera on a dolly peeking down from the top of the seats in front of them.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023
The White House on Monday condemned a group of protesters who massed and chanted in front of an Israeli-style falafel shop in Philadelphia on Sunday night, characterizing the demonstration as an act of anti-Jewish prejudice.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2023
But Nacua came back and caught a pass in front of the Browns’ bench, landing hard on his side.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
James had a chance to tie at the buzzer, but his three-point shot in front of the Dallas bench hit the front of the rim.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023
Dua Lipa confirmed her status as a fashion icon in front of the Tokyo Tower by sporting one of the most daring styling tricks of the season: the no pants trend.
—Luz García, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
You aren’t allowed to have a carry-on at all – only a personal item that can fit under the seat in front of you.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
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Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2023
Love was shot in front of a convenience store on South Capitol Street SW.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
Sears said that each of the five actors was invited into the plane one at a time to film their crying scene with little more than a camera on a dolly peeking down from the top of the seats in front of them.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023
The White House on Monday condemned a group of protesters who massed and chanted in front of an Israeli-style falafel shop in Philadelphia on Sunday night, characterizing the demonstration as an act of anti-Jewish prejudice.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2023
But Nacua came back and caught a pass in front of the Browns’ bench, landing hard on his side.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
James had a chance to tie at the buzzer, but his three-point shot in front of the Dallas bench hit the front of the rim.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023
Dua Lipa confirmed her status as a fashion icon in front of the Tokyo Tower by sporting one of the most daring styling tricks of the season: the no pants trend.
—Luz García, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
You aren’t allowed to have a carry-on at all – only a personal item that can fit under the seat in front of you.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
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