in light of

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.

Example Sentences

But in light of the rising treatment costs, Water UK has called for stricter regulation on those who produce the forever chemicals in the first place.

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Weingart has retained an outside law firm to probe “certain” homeless housing projects “in light of recent reporting raising questions concerning the valuation” of the projects, a spokesperson said in a statement Friday.

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Meanwhile in the UK, the police watchdog said it had approached the Metropolitan Police to ask whether there are matters it should be looking into, in light of media reports about Andrew.

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In light of Martinez Garcia’s charges, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes called the deputy’s alleged conduct “a violation of the oath to serve and protect our community, particularly those entrusted to our care in the Orange County Jail.”

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It is understood the move to remove was taken by the King in light of the serious lapses of judgment his brother made, and that his decision was supported by the royal family.

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