at the front of the line vs in the front of the line

Both "at the front of the line" and "in the front of the line" are commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between "at" and "in" in this context is a matter of personal preference.

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at the front of the line

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something positioned at the front of a line or queue.

Examples:

She was standing at the front of the line waiting for the concert tickets.
The teacher asked the students at the front of the line to come forward.
Please stand at the front of the line if you want to be the first to enter.
He always likes to be at the front of the line during the parade.
The VIP guests were at the front of the line for the event.

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I have never been at the front of the line for anything. OK?
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You're at the front of the line, baby.
You're at the front of the line now.
Only way to get the dominoes to fall right. Topple the one at the front of the line.
Mom, you're supposed to wait until we're at the front of the line.
Excuse me, I'm going to go see if the couple at the front of the line needs a maid of honor.
Go to the taxi at the front of the line and normally the driver will help you with your luggage.
And being the youngest of seven, I have never been at the front of the line for anything. OK?
WE'RE ALMOST AT THE FRONT OF THE LINE, AND WE NEED THIS PHOTO FOR OUR CHRISTMAS-PARTY INVITE,
I didn't realize I was taking up all the space at the front of the line of guys trying to help you.
The guy at the front of the line, he just ordered a coffee with, like, seven descriptive words in front of it.
It is necessary to head to the railed taxi waiting area at the front of the taxi line. There you will find a staff member in a high visibility jacket.
The complex is situated very close to Sunny beach, between St. Vlas and Elenite resort, at the front line of the sea, next to the sandy beach.
We're inside the wall, not at the front line.
At the front lines, surviving a gunshot wound.
Thus people at the front line must have the authority to make quick decisions.
A MASH outfit at the front line.
In my work at the front line, I've seen again and again how up to 80 percent of resource is spent keeping people out.
Meanwhile, Peter begins working full-time at the Front Line and on his first story the new Rhino attacks Aleksei.

Alternatives:

in the front of the line
at the head of the line
at the beginning of the line
at the start of the line
leading the line

in the front of the line

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something positioned in the front of a line or queue.

Examples:

The children were playing in the front of the line.
The store manager was standing in the front of the line to greet customers.
She always likes to be in the front of the line during the school assembly.
The special guests were seated in the front of the line at the event.
The new product was displayed in the front of the line at the store.

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in the front of the line
She is in the front of me.
There are different subjects sitting in the front of me.
Place it in the front of the motorcycle.
I'm standing in the front of your building.
You need to be in the front of our group.
It was like a beating in the front of my head.
Right there in the front of them.
Ask for Sidi ben slimane quarter in Medina in the front of the mosquee.
Our Rose Garden in the front of our Studios, Apartments and Villas.
Elhelal Elahmer hospital in the front of our hotel.
~ With his comforting Brummie accent and his reassuring moustache in the front of the ambulance.
They also burned a car that was parked in the front of the church.
You've put them in the front of this one.
He has a great responsibility in the front of seduction.
She bought mannequins and set up clothing racks in the front of her apartment.
Car and coach park available in the front of the fortress, in Piazza Garibaldi.
Without anti-drilling apparatus in the front of cylinder, it can be broken easily by power tools.
The bombs it's in the front of the tender car, Miles.
And it's all captured by the video camera running in the front of the police car.
Look out the window in the front of the house.

Alternatives:

at the front of the line
in front of the line
at the head of the line
at the beginning of the line
at the start of the line

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