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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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The Pelicans trailed by six heading into the fourth quarter and were behind 112-110 with just 16 seconds left, before Jose Alvarado hit a 3-pointer to put the Pelicans in front.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Einstein — at least, according to legend — imagined trying to follow this light wave as quickly as possible, watching the electric and magnetic fields in front of him oscillate in the process.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The Pelicans trailed by six heading into the fourth quarter and were behind 112-110 with just 16 seconds left, before Jose Alvarado hit a 3-pointer to put the Pelicans in front.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Einstein — at least, according to legend — imagined trying to follow this light wave as quickly as possible, watching the electric and magnetic fields in front of him oscillate in the process.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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