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

“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

In 2023, Brazil’s Vale separated its base-metals assets from its iron-ore operations, with a view to a potential initial public offering of the metals business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This was all done with a view to create a very quick cash flow,” Deysel said, surveying the shipping containers serving as offices, changing rooms and a lamp room—where workers don headlamps before heading underground—above the entrance to the mine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consciously
• knowingly
• pointedly
• purposely
• studiously
• voluntarily
• willfully