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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“Of the three people that would potentially make the call,” Marlins director of pitching Bill Hezel said, “only one of them has the actual game plan directly in front of him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
When he arrived in front of the federal building, another person hopped into the bed and began handing out the supplies to protesters gathered outside the entrance.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
During an event in Rochdale, one asylum seeker told an undercover reporter that his solicitor had even coached him on his facial expressions and reaction in front of Home Office officials.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
I think the idea of him actually saying these things out loud in front of a camera with his kids and his grandkids around was a catharsis for him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Then all at once I was standing in front of the chief questioner.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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