in sight
Idioms-
Within one's range of vision, as in The sailboat was still in sight on the horizon . [c. 1200]
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Also, . Before one's eyes; also, within one's awareness. For example, In the world's sight he was at fault , or Harold had that promotion firmly in his sights . [c. 1200]
Example Sentences
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Adventurer Karl Bushby has been walking around the world for 28 years and now the end of his journey is in sight.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The eastern European country of 19 million has been struggling for months with the highest inflation in the European Union and a political crisis with no end in sight.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
One analyst says there’s no spending slowdown in sight.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Three doctors treat war casualties while speaking forcefully — and fearlessly — about the human tragedy unfolding on the ground with no end in sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But there was no land in sight for miles, and no wind; only the calm blue sweep of the sea.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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