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
Health workers on the front line are struggling to keep up with the spread of the virus in the vast central African country, which is among the poorest on the planet.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Russia has relied on a combination of infantry sneaking through Ukraine’s thinly held front line, and drones targeting Ukrainian movement behind the lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Because they see the assault troops too, and they are right on the front line."
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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
