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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That incident happened in front of Fire Station 7.
Charlotte Fire said at the same time in the same location, one of their engines was involved in crash.
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Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024
And in her first outing in front of a home crowd at Wintrust Arena, Reese delivered on the hype despite rookie mistakes that contributed to an 86-82 loss to the Connecticut Sun.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
One week after chipping in for eagle to force a playoff at the AdventHealth Championship in front of a hometown crowd at Blue Hills, Higgs outlasted Frankie Capan III in a playoff at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
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Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024
And in her first outing in front of a home crowd at Wintrust Arena, Reese delivered on the hype despite rookie mistakes that contributed to an 86-82 loss to the Connecticut Sun.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
One week after chipping in for eagle to force a playoff at the AdventHealth Championship in front of a hometown crowd at Blue Hills, Higgs outlasted Frankie Capan III in a playoff at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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