in front

phrase

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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Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a document with Martin County Court on Tuesday calling for a change of plea hearing on Wednesday in front of Judge Darren Steele. Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Our one scene in the Sampson camp this week finds the congressman’s wife, Elspeth, warning him that having embraced Major Reacher, who is now a fugitive, in front of the press is a crisis that could tank his presidential aspirations. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 For Jagger Ross, the campaign marks her first opportunity to be in front of the camera. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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