as in forefronts
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of front lines
Russia’s military losses have mainly come down to Ukraine’s improving abilities to strike deep behind front lines, as well as Russia’s own faltering military machine, two factors with direct repercussions on the Russian economy at large.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Britain has a productivity problem and SMEs are on the front lines.
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Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Crowe-Allbritton was also on the front lines of efforts encouraging students to speak out against racial injustice, according to his obituary.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
According to the firm, these robotic zones would give NATO more time to react and plan before threats reach the front lines.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
The front lines have turned into a proverbial meat grinder of cutting-edge drone warfare and precision strikes.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
More than a decade before the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which outlawed racial discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing, the Myers family found themselves on the front lines of the fight for equal housing rights.
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Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
But in the current climate of censorship and funding threats, museums have largely pulled back from the political front lines.
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Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Britain has a productivity problem and SMEs are on the front lines.
—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Crowe-Allbritton was also on the front lines of efforts encouraging students to speak out against racial injustice, according to his obituary.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
According to the firm, these robotic zones would give NATO more time to react and plan before threats reach the front lines.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
The front lines have turned into a proverbial meat grinder of cutting-edge drone warfare and precision strikes.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
More than a decade before the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which outlawed racial discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing, the Myers family found themselves on the front lines of the fight for equal housing rights.
—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
But in the current climate of censorship and funding threats, museums have largely pulled back from the political front lines.
—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front lines
Noun
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.
Noun
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The company will evaluate applications for nose cones, fins, leading edges, bulkheads, and other high-performance structures that require precision and durability.
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).
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With no sharp cutting edges, the Vulyx is claimed to be TSA-compliant.
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But over time, the cutting edges on a drill bit will wear down, causing materials start to splinter, leading to chipped wood or damaged walls.
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“Front lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20lines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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