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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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
A little boy was crouched in front of a stack of Jin Jin lychee jellies, squeezing each one to figure out which had the most juice.
—Karen Yuan, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2025
Dalbec had another hit after entering as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to the Twins in front of 12,407.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
A little boy was crouched in front of a stack of Jin Jin lychee jellies, squeezing each one to figure out which had the most juice.
—Karen Yuan, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2025
Dalbec had another hit after entering as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to the Twins in front of 12,407.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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