in sight
Idioms-
Within one's range of vision, as in The sailboat was still in sight on the horizon . [c. 1200]
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Also, . Before one's eyes; also, within one's awareness. For example, In the world's sight he was at fault , or Harold had that promotion firmly in his sights . [c. 1200]
Example Sentences
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It also rained relentlessly, and there were no loos or food options anywhere in sight.
From BBC
“The idea that we’re going to be in a Middle Eastern war for years with no end in sight—there is no chance that will happen,” he told the Washington Post in an interview.
However, a sustainable fall below the 4% handle isn’t in sight, at least for now.
A man in a hoodie and mask, who authorities said was Bradbury, walks into a kitchen with an aerosol can, allegedly a poison for bugs, and sprays everything in sight.
From Los Angeles Times
“If the Major has never met a musk ox while in sight of a great black-backed gull, he has nothing to compare, you see.”
From Literature
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