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was fronting
  • past progressive of front.

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The former footballer was fronting the BBC's coverage of England's match against Serbia, which the Three Lions won 1-0.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

It's possible, of course, that Eastman was fronting.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2022

In the first quarter, that meant deflecting an entry pass that was intended for Jock Landale, a 6-foot-11 center whom Smart was fronting in the paint.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

On Wednesday the British firm Illamasqua announced she was fronting its new campaign based around gender fluidity.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2017

The mocking grin expanded; into the husky voice crept a snarl of defiance, for now Murphy's courage had come back—he was fronting flesh and blood.

From Bob Hampton of Placer by Parrish, Randall