in plain sight
Americanidiom
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His appointment as envoy to everywhere has shifted the paradigm, in plain sight.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Whether or not Argentina lifts the trophy again, the lesson is already out on the field in plain sight every time Messi touches the ball.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Tackling unemployment linked to long-term illness will unlock economic growth that's "hiding in plain sight", former John Lewis chair Sir Charlie Mayfield has said.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
“The Big Short” was about a financial catastrophe looming in plain sight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
As if Taylor were hiding in plain sight.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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