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front line

[ fruhnt lahyn ]

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noun

Military. front ( def 9 ).
the place where in-person essential work is carried out, especially in jobs that may involve some risk, as in policing, healthcare, emergency services, public transit, grocery, warehouse, and delivery work:
Our bookstore extends a discount to all the teachers, aides, specialists, librarians, and therapists who are on the front line serving our children in schools every day.
the visible forefront in any action, activity, or field:
TV reporters are constantly involved in the front line of events.
Football. front four.
Basketball. front court ( def 2b ).

front line

noun

military the most advanced military units or elements in a battle
the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous element in any activity or situation
frontline modifier
1. of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation
  frontline troops
2. of, relating to, or suitable for public service and business employees who are in direct contact with the public
  frontline staff
3. to the fore; advanced, conspicuous, etc
  frontline news
4. of or relating to a country bordering on or close to a hostile country or scene of armed conflict
  leaders of the frontline states attended the summit

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Word History and Origins

Origin of front line¹

First recorded in 1670–80

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Despite this, Ukraine's top military commander Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi had earlier also warned that North Korean soldiers were posing a significant problem for Ukrainian fighters on the front line.

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As we made our way to the front lines, small-arms fire could be heard nearby, along with mortar strikes.

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Ukraine's incursion was launched last August as an attempt to create a buffer zone on the border between the two countries that would prevent Russian forces from being deployed on Ukraine's eastern front line.

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The talks come amid growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines in return for significant concessions.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Ukraine's front line had been hit by more than 46 Russian assaults since the start of the day on Sunday.

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