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lose sight of

Idioms  
  1. Overlook, fail to take into account, as in We must not lose sight of our main objective, or Beverly never lost sight of her humble beginnings. This metaphoric expression alludes to physical sight. [Early 1700s] For an antonym, see bear in mind.


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But workers shouldn’t lose sight of the benefits of hybrid work arrangements, said Stanford University economist Nick Bloom, who has studied the rise of working from home.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

Football is a family and we mustn't lose sight of that, whether you are sat at the top table or not.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Alger Focus Equity Fund co-manager Patrick Kelly says investors should not lose sight of AI’s impact, with major secular trends in place.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

“We never lose sight of the fact that every number represents a life lost and a family forever changed,” Luna said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 6, 2026

In the midst of all the postmortem ratiocination, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that climbing mountains will never be a safe, predictable, rule-bound enterprise.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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