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 next hearing in the case is set for Sept. 5, in front of Judge Brendan Lantry, who was transferred the case this week.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
According to the Situational Leadership model from the Center for Leadership Studies, which outlines four development levels (D1 to D4), leaders should adapt their style based on the development level of the person in front of them—not just their job designation.
—Elif Suner, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Severance is a massive team effort and today’s recognition represents the contributions of the many hundreds of people across every single department, in front of and behind the camera, who came together to tell our story in Season 2.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Water from the Hudson River can be seen overflowing a river wall at high tide as a woman jogs in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan in New York City on January 13, 2024, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
According to the Situational Leadership model from the Center for Leadership Studies, which outlines four development levels (D1 to D4), leaders should adapt their style based on the development level of the person in front of them—not just their job designation.
—Elif Suner, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Severance is a massive team effort and today’s recognition represents the contributions of the many hundreds of people across every single department, in front of and behind the camera, who came together to tell our story in Season 2.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Water from the Hudson River can be seen overflowing a river wall at high tide as a woman jogs in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan in New York City on January 13, 2024, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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