Seats near the action (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

front row

(Other definitions for front row that I've seen before include "In which one may see 16 [LOOSE HEAD]" , "... line of rugby forwards" , "Section of a scrum" , "Seats nearest the stage" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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