line of site
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of line of site
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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While I was packing my gear on the swim deck I noticed my line of site for the springboard offered a chance at a clean, striking image.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2021
For example, when she’s done one-on-one interviews with directors or other Hollywood talent in the past, they’ll be at elevated tables directly in her line of site.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2018
The flights have to be during daylight and require the UAS pilot to maintain a visual line of site with the drone at all times.
From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2015
Balfour Beatty is a large organisation which had become too complex and too devolved for adequate line of site and financial control.”
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2015
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