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

A person familiar with the process but not authorized to speak about it publicly said Hackman Capital will be hard-pressed to pay its debt in light of challenges facing the industry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

Whether those legal actions will continue in light of Tuesday's ruling remains to be seen.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Dream Finders is now making its latest offer public in light of Beazer’s continued resistance to engaging constructively with it, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The results come at the start of a much-anticipated earnings season that will be closely followed for an idea about firms' outlook for AI in light of the huge investment made in the sector.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

He had never learned how to repair wounds, and now he came to think of it—particularly in light of his immediate plans—this seemed a serious flaw in his magical education.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling