in front of
Idioms-
Facing someone or a group, as in He was shy about speaking in front of a large audience . [Early 1600s]
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In someone's presence, as in Let's not fight in front of the children . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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In front of thousands of Nepalese fans at the famous Wankhede Stadium - the ground where England have produced statistically their worst 50-over bowling performance in history and suffered their heaviest T20 defeat - they were one boundary from defeat.
From BBC
Already the reigning world downhill champion, Johnson finished in front of Germany's Emma Aicher by just 0.04s with Italy's speed specialist Sofia Goggia taking bronze in front of home fans.
From Barron's
Early in 1977, when Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi still reigned, my mother was arrested during a peaceful demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand the freedom of political prisoners, including her brother.
Nepal's players completed a lap of honour in front of their deflated supporters at the end.
From BBC
At the time Vonn crashed, Johnson, the world downhill champion, was in front of Germany's Emma Aicher by just 0.04sec following her powerful run.
From Barron's
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