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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in light of

If only people today were as willing to revise their views in light of fresh evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The anniversary is notable in light of the recent security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026

“One of Nithya’s best qualities is her willingness to reexamine her positions in light of changing facts,” Cole said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Here’s a cautionary tale, which your readers may find of interest in light of that story.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Daddy must have asked her to stay in light of my mother just up and leaving.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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