front line

Example Sentences

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But parts of the 600-mile front line are now contested in both directions, unlike in 2025, when Ukraine was on the back foot almost everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In letters written to the BBC from inside a detention facility, Davies says he was captured by Russian forces after being seriously injured on the front line.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

There will be a steep learning curve with no time for preparation away from the front line.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

On the front line, young soldiers asked Kovalskiy for selfies, his children’s friends quizzed them about their father and chart-topping U.S. rapper Yeat posted his picture on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Then, when the position was prepared, the six kings of the advance guard were to retire through it, leaving Lot in the front line while they reformed.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White