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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On their way out of town, a Pale Rider on a horse – Death himself – saunters by in front of their car, with Hal giving the weary figure a small, knowing nod.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Is the association entitled to store equipment in front of homes?
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Then the taxi drives off, taking Grant home to his one-bedroom flat, and his curry, and his quiet evening in front of the telly.
—Candace Bushnell, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
With George’s mental acuity in question, Sheila is subpoenaed to testify in front of the Zero Day Commission oversight committee.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Is the association entitled to store equipment in front of homes?
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Then the taxi drives off, taking Grant home to his one-bedroom flat, and his curry, and his quiet evening in front of the telly.
—Candace Bushnell, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
With George’s mental acuity in question, Sheila is subpoenaed to testify in front of the Zero Day Commission oversight committee.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 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 Feb. 2025.
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