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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Stagger your feet right in front of your left.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Stagger your feet right in front of your left.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Kids smoke in front of their parents.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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“In front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20front. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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