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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Push through your left foot to jump as high in the air as possible, straightening both legs and bringing your arms together in front of your chest.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
In a photo posted to her Instagram Stories, Lewis smiled in front of a trailer while dressed as her character, lawyer Sarah Franklin, in a button-up blouse and tie.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
In moments, its blade will deposit a berm of ice chunks in front of your once pristine driveway with cold indifference.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
For the perfect view, head to the Train Observation Tower located in front of Main Street Bourbon & Ale House.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
In a photo posted to her Instagram Stories, Lewis smiled in front of a trailer while dressed as her character, lawyer Sarah Franklin, in a button-up blouse and tie.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
In moments, its blade will deposit a berm of ice chunks in front of your once pristine driveway with cold indifference.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
For the perfect view, head to the Train Observation Tower located in front of Main Street Bourbon & Ale House.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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