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 incident happened in front of multiple people, according to police. Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 May 2025 Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 May 2025 Privacy screens were set up in front of the supporters and broadcaster DAZN’s cameras cut away while Muller was treated. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2025 With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds. Arkansas Online, 3 May 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 11 May. 2025.

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