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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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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The video is also blocked by the officer's arms in front of the camera.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The Coco Frio stands are usually at street corners close to the beach or in front of colorful shops on beaches like Luquillo, in Old San Juan, and along roadsides like Route 3.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The video is also blocked by the officer's arms in front of the camera.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At times, the video is blocked by the officer’s arms in front of the camera.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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