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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I set up my cutting board at the bar in front of the television, clean and chop everything, then stash it in labeled deli tubs.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
And so, when they ended up in front of miraculous testimonials of healing, often supplemented by A.I.-generated photos or videos, they took it seriously.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
"I practise in front of a mirror for maybe three to four hours a day," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The dozer’s cameras relay 360-degree video back to a large screen in front of the operator’s seat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
I crouch beside a Jeep that’s parked in front of the house.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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