in light of

Idioms  

1. Also, in the light of; in view of. In consideration of, in relationship to. For example, In light of recent developments, we're postponing our meeting, or In the light of the weather forecast we've canceled the picnic, or He got a special bonus in view of all the extra work he had done. The first two of these terms date from the late 1600s, the third from about 1800.

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Example Sentences

But in the following 12 months, this rose to more than four times the average, because Ofsted increased its inspection work in light of Chan's arrest.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

According to the study’s authors, streamers hoping to compete in a fast-paced, globalized market should increase their diversity efforts in light of these results.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Other companies billing themselves as a start-to-finish housing tool have had a rough year in light of a still-struggling housing market and the threat of industry and tech disruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

They further suggest that clinicians, guideline panels, and regulatory agencies "should re-evaluate their general recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplementation in light of current evidence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

And if love is a thing held in common, I suppose we had that in common, too, though I realize that might sound odd in light of the story I am about to tell.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt