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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Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Musk stands next to Lara Trump, in front of Eric Trump, and to the left of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
After, attendees headed to the garden to sip Champagne in front of a display of perfume bottles and take in a live performance by Swedish singer Lykke Li, dressed in the final show look.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
The two go to trial, in front of the Jury of the Damned, to determine who truly owns Homer’s soul.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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