eyeshot
Americannoun
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range of vision; view.
The ship passed within eyeshot.
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Archaic. a glance.
noun
Etymology
Origin of eyeshot
Example Sentences
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Within eyeshot of the glass-covered "Ku-An", which he has rigged up in the remote town of Hitachi-ota, is "Lu-An", which opened last year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The planemaker shifted its headquarters within eyeshot of the Pentagon last year, citing a need to foster better relations with the U.S. government.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Not every tent is in eyeshot of a guard post.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
Along with other clips presented to the Senate, we saw a security clip showing Sen. Mitt Romney coming within eyeshot of rioters.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2021
As soon as she was out of eyeshot of her mother, she ducked behind the butcher’s store and doubled back, heading south behind the row of shops.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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