front line
Example Sentences
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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
It also documents several cases of young adults being drafted and then sent to the front line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
A central part of the defence ministry's pitch is that the job of a drone operator is safer than other combat roles, away from the front line.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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
As we crossed the front line, I saw the Germans sitting close to each other, miserably looking up at the sky.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
