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 fewer than 1,500 spectators, Raya was part of a Southport side beaten 3-0 by Macclesfield in September 2014.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
In front of the hospital gates, a guard in a surgical mask did his best to keep track of all the comings and goings.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
In front of the judge, Babb testified that he had told Gamble she could either take off the costume or leave the protest.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
In front of the president, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy each gave their perspectives on the deal being worked on to possibly give a financial lifeline to the struggling airline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
In front of the final destination, Entenmann’s Outlet Bakery, was the largest crowd all day.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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