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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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Members of the cast, which include Dev Patel, Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley, often change costumes and switch characters mid-scene right in front of our eyes.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
The hearing in front of Judge Baumgartner lasted a matter of minutes.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
Jazz was kind of late getting to the base in front of it.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Members of the cast, which include Dev Patel, Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley, often change costumes and switch characters mid-scene right in front of our eyes.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
The hearing in front of Judge Baumgartner lasted a matter of minutes.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
Jazz was kind of late getting to the base in front of it.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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