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Origin of visible horizon

First recorded in 1695–1705

But without any peace talks on the horizon, everyone is now left to their own devices.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead|Dean Obeidallah|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But he elected instead to have a very visible affair with a music-hall star.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute|James Kirchick|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A sign peeking out from the heavy forest is barely visible on the trip back.
The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They can hear the sound of his boat's motor, growing louder as it comes over the horizon.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Genoa has but recently and partially felt the new impulse, yet even here the march of improvement is visible.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
A lateen sail was visible in the direction of Cat Island, and others to the south seemed almost motionless in the far distance.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
He saw with evident pleasure the outward and visible signs of the old earl's immense wealth.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
See how those distant peaks rise serenely over the southern horizon!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
In the metal of the tenor several coins are visible, one being a Spanish dollar of 1742.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell