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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Both said that much of educational technology has been put in front of children without evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Still, the normally rowdy opposition benches of Westminster remained quiet while Miliband read his remarks directly off the sheets of paper in front of him.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
“The idea that we just throw computers and screens and AI models in front of kids runs in complete contrast to what we know actually works in the classroom.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Alongside all the outside footage, there is also a moment showing a child's feet in front of an open fire.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
A few Elders amble toward the dance floor in front of the stage.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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