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
She remembered how her maths teachers would put her "on the spot" by asking her to do mental arithmetic in front of the whole class.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Bovino’s aggressive tactics sparked intense opposition from Angelenos, including those gathered in the streets in front of the sprawling federal office complex in downtown Los Angeles on June 9.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
I recently became part of a face-off between two opposite-running Coco bots on the small strip of sidewalk in front of Cafe Figaro.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
She imagined herself in front of everybody, a poem in hand, and felt anxious again.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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