in view
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Also, within view. Visible, in sight, as in The end of the project is in view, or The mountains are just within view. [Mid-1500s]
Under consideration, as in Let's keep this suggestion in view while we talk about the project. [Mid-1600s]
As an end or goal one aims at. For example, With the coming election in view, we should present a united front on the issues. [Early 1700s] Also see in view of.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Words nearby in view
inveteracy, inveterate, inviable, “Invictus”, invidious, in view, in view of, invigilate, invigorant, invigorate, invigorating
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