Noun
the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window
that smile is just a front—I don’t think she actually likes me at all
Verb
The house fronts Main Street.
The house fronts on Main Street.
He is now fronting a different band.
He fronts a talk show.
Adjective
There’s a small statue on the front lawn.
He keeps his wallet in his front pocket.
holocene Examples on the Web : noun
Bullpen keeps it close During his postgame scrum with reporters, Jansen also gave credit to the relievers who pitched in front of him.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021
There were posts of him at the gym, court records show, including one photo of him in front of a mirror and a few videos of him lifting weights.
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Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2021
Appearing in front of a live studio audience, the band gave the track an upbeat, buoyant feel.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2021
Freemantle’s left foot, still covered in a walking boot, sat propped up on the table in front of him.
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Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2021
This location showcases sandwich-making directly in front of customers, who can choose to create their own Philly or get a classic.
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Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Oct. 2021
Henry scored on runs of 76, 3 and 13 yards, and each of his touchdowns put Tennessee back in front of the Bills on the scoreboard.
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Mark Inabinett | tonupboyscom@gmail.com, al, 20 Oct. 2021
Unable to obtain a sufficient breath sample, the officer insisted Behringer provide a urine sample in front of him, the suit says.
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oregonlive, 20 Oct. 2021
The project, costing about $3,000, will also add figures of barkeepers in front of Canton’s Tavern.
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Cameron Goodnight, baltimoresun.com, 20 Oct. 2021
late Examples on the Web : verb
Still, the family would have to front the funds before the surgery.
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Lynda Schuster, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021
The czar is in charge of making sure everything, front the mortgage to the internet bill, is paid each month.
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Alex Janin, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2021
More than 30 million people starved to death even as China kept exporting grain, determined to front a successful image.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
Starco Brands has big hopes for its new venture – and Sklar argues that a marquee product launch requires a marquee name to front it.
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David Prosser, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
Look for Barker and Luke Ford to front a talented group of tight ends.
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Terry Towery, chicagotribune.com, 16 Aug. 2021
One of three separate cover stars, the Texan musician is joined by tennis star Naomi Osaka and model Leyna Bloom who will also front the annual issue which this year focuses on community as its theme.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 July 2021
Three buildings will front the site, with a fourth, larger single-user building sitting at the rear of the property.
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Beth Mlady, cleveland, 7 Oct. 2021
Now Yeow is set to front a new cooking show, stepping into a hosting role on Channel Nine’s Snackmasters.
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Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2021
holocene Examples on the Web : adjective
That afternoon, after her appointment at Aaron Women’s Clinic, a nurse gingerly walked Nicole out of the front door and into the drizzly parking lot, where her car was waiting for the drive home.
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CNN, 22 Oct. 2021
Upon returning home from Florida, Fohr changed all the lightbulbs in the house and painted her front door orange.
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Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2021
If people are arriving at your house without a mask, keep a box handy by the front door and offer them one, Fowler said.
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Lois K. Solomon, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021
Christian Aid Ministries posted updates regarding the kidnapping on the front door of its office in Millersburg, Ohio, which was closed.
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Ingrid Arnesen, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2021
Signs on the front door say the location is closed temporarily due to the staffing shortage many restaurants are facing.
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Bob Bong, chicagotribune.com, 20 Oct. 2021
As her students began to arrive, Yi noticed a disheveled and agitated woman approaching the open front door.
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Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com, 19 Oct. 2021
Parkside Cafe was vandalized in the wake of the controversy, as glass was smashed in an oval panel on the front door of the bar.
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Mary Colurso | tonupboyscom@gmail.com, al, 19 Oct. 2021
Those interested are asked to leave their name and phone number at the front desk.
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courant.com, 15 Oct. 2021
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