the front rank
1front-rank — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: front rank : being in the front rank : ranking among the best : of the first quality or importance : first rate emerges as a figure of front rank importance in the American social sciences Eric Goldman a front rank …
2front rank — /frʌnt ˈræŋk/ (say frunt rangk) noun 1. the highest rank or grade. –adjective Also, front ranking. 2. of high quality; pre eminent; best. –phrase 3. in the front rank, at the highest level or grade: test cricketers in the front rank. –front… …
3To come to the front — Front Front (fr[u^]nt), n. [F. frant forehead, L. frons, frontis; perh. akin to E. brow.] 1. The forehead or brow, the part of the face above the eyes; sometimes, also, the whole face. [1913 Webster] Bless d with his father s front, his mother s… …
4front-rank — /frunt rangk /, adj. among the best or most important; foremost; topnotch. [1590 1600] * * * …
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6rank — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 level of importance ADJECTIVE ▪ high, senior, superior, top, upper ▪ middle ▪ inferior, junior …
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