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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And now, with victory in sight, a poor chip had left him with a 14-footer for par.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
That form continued as he led 8-2 and was averaging 114.74, with Taylor's record of 114.99 in any Matchplay game in sight.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The weekend is almost in sight and you’re craving something comforting yet nourishing to help you conquer these final weeknights.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
With no end in sight, senators from both parties signaled frustrations with the administration’s plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
There were but few lights in sight at sea, for even the coasting steamers, which usually “hug” the shore so closely, kept well to seaward, and but few fishing-boats were in sight.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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