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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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
And there in front of us on a platform were these beautiful women in crisp uniforms with makeup and lipstick and blonde, long hair and these SS men, young men, strong and well fed…laughing…having a great time.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Get the right executive content in front of the right buyers at the right time, whether through engagement or amplification, and suddenly the door is a little easier to open.
—Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
And there in front of us on a platform were these beautiful women in crisp uniforms with makeup and lipstick and blonde, long hair and these SS men, young men, strong and well fed…laughing…having a great time.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Get the right executive content in front of the right buyers at the right time, whether through engagement or amplification, and suddenly the door is a little easier to open.
—Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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