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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Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Rehearse in the actual room if possible, or simulate it by presenting in front of peers or your manager.
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The returns of Christensen and Nijman could also push the guys in front of them.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Lack of physicality came into play when Kerfoot muscled his way in front of Korchinski and scored a goal.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Rehearse in the actual room if possible, or simulate it by presenting in front of peers or your manager.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The returns of Christensen and Nijman could also push the guys in front of them.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Lack of physicality came into play when Kerfoot muscled his way in front of Korchinski and scored a goal.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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