in view
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Also, within view . Visible, in sight, as in The end of the project is in view , or The mountains are just within view . [Mid-1500s]
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Under consideration, as in Let's keep this suggestion in view while we talk about the project . [Mid-1600s]
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As an end or goal one aims at. For example, With the coming election in view, we should present a united front on the issues . [Early 1700s] Also see in view of .
Example Sentences
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In view of what happened on Sunday, some will question whether Vonn should have been in the start gate at all, but it was her choice to take part in what could be the final Olympic event of her career.
From Barron's
New paying space ventures are in view.
The decision is an “evolution of our corporate organization, also in view of a possible generational succession in the future,” Ruffini said.
Three kids quit the Fire Safety Team right away before anything could happen to them, but their mothers said they ought to get the T-shirts anyway in view of the circumstances.
From Literature
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In this task, a fake hand is placed in view while the real hand is hidden.
From Science Daily
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