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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To prove her point, Spencer waves a smartphone in front of the camera and starts sharing an ambitious, cobbled-together itinerary that, true to her TV roots, includes multiple storylines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Smith has returned to South Africa for a one-day series in 2020 and has played in front of hostile crowds during multiple Ashes tours to England.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
A transit occurs when a planet passes in front of its star and causes a small temporary drop in the starlight seen from Earth.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Roebuck also said that Jeramy knew that his uncle carried a lot of cash from the sale of used vehicles he advertised near the highway in front of his house.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
And last week I was on my way here after school when Rhys surprised me, pulling up in front of me at the bus stop, inviting me out for frozen yogurt.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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