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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With a major career milestone within her reach and increased appearances in front of the camera, the sudden pressures on Maddie trigger long-hidden patterns of disordered eating: bingeing and purging, secrets and lies.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The 50 or so people gathered in front of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights on Wednesday evening were getting ready to pray and fight for the Eastside once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The niece was watching the World Cup on TV in Queens when she heard from a friend that her uncle had "burned himself" in front of the United Nations in Manhattan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The reality is, however, she can’t and won’t; at some point, the bell rings and she must put on her coveralls and shake the pail of lip liners in front of us.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Though I can’t see them, it’s hard not to picture the scene: Dad with his elbows on the table, his hands clasped in front of him, covering his mouth.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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