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

Baker-Mazara is looking to recoup the remainder of his contract with USC and is also seeking damages for the decline of his NBA draft stock in light of his dismissal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

This is even more alarming in light of reporting this week from The Washington Post that “The number of 9/11 survivors who are receiving aid for cancer has roughly tripled over the last five years.”

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

Futures markets have lifted the odds of a Fed interest rate hike in light of higher oil prices and increased yields.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

She added that MAK had thoroughly reviewed its security measures ahead of the exhibition, "particularly in light of the incidents at major museums in recent years".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

This Newjack seemed to provide—“I saw you on TV, you told it like it is, man!” said an officer I’d never met—and in light of that recognition, it appeared that many things could be forgiven.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover