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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Video footage captured the dramatic moment a huge sinkhole opened up along a busy road in front of a hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
After falling behind by five runs, the Mets scored five in the fifth, one inning before learning of a significant opportunity in front of them.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The incident occurred shortly after the suspect arrived at school and in front of staff members who intervened, Young said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
After falling behind by five runs, the Mets scored five in the fifth, one inning before learning of a significant opportunity in front of them.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The incident occurred shortly after the suspect arrived at school and in front of staff members who intervened, Young said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Hopefuls can sign up to audition face-to-face in front of producers and receive real-time feedback.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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