front line
Example Sentences
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Women have been serving for decades now, including in front line roles, even if they were only legally recognized as combat soldiers in 2013.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
It also documents several cases of young adults being drafted and then sent to the front line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Still, no one has struck quite as much fear around North America as the front line of France.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The long-range shooting element would stand out in a revamped front line that includes the returning Deandre Ayton, who was the Lakers’ major free-agent signing last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The colorful fire retardant drew Akira’s eye to the front line of the fire, and she saw a group of tiny figures using axes and bulldozers to fight the blaze in the valley.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
