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 out
She's still out in front.

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The June 12 snaps show the family of five posing together in front of a brown backdrop. Clare Fisher, People.com, 23 June 2025 This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025 In the clip, the upbeat track plays on a boom box that appears in front of iconic locations in various cities around the country, including Chicago’s Bean, the Beverly Hills sign in Los Angeles, the Space Needle in Seattle and the San Francisco Bridge. Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 June 2025 This goes on in front of the children — at Little League games and exchanges. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 22 June 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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