up front

Example Sentences

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He noted data centers already have to pay the up front costs of connecting to the grid, under a temporary rule.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Borthwick will draw positives from the performances of wings Noah Caluori and Murley, Ted Hill's energy up front and an enterprising cameo from replacement scrum-half Raffi Quirke.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

"We want to put the nuclear discussions up front," a US official said on the call.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

It's inconceivable, for this game, that he'll go away from his new approach of playing Shankland and Che Adams up front, so one of his star midfielders most probably won't start.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

I looked up front at Wynn, driving and smiling in that same kind of comforted way.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry