with a view to

Idioms  

1. For the purpose of, aiming toward, as in A-frame houses were designed with a view to shedding heavy snow. This idiom was first recorded in 1728.

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Example Sentences

"Existing methods of supporting children and young people with special needs should be evaluated with a view to disseminating good practice and reducing the current over-reliance on classroom assistants," it said.

From BBC

Sunderland landed Ecuador winger Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht in a deal worth £17.5 million, while their winger Simon Adingra joined Monaco on loan with a view to a permanent move.

From Barron's

“We are conducting an internal review and will share updates as appropriate. We are committed to complying with U.S. laws, including U.S. sanctions, and we are evaluating existing sanctions procedures and protocols with a view to enhancing them where necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It remains to be seen whether the development is a negotiating tactic with a view to agreeing a lower fee.

From BBC

Karoon has been running a process to sell a 30%-40% stake in Neon with a view to using a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel at the site.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consciously
• knowingly
• pointedly
• purposely
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