in view
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Also, within view . Visible, in sight, as in The end of the project is in view , or The mountains are just within view . [Mid-1500s]
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Under consideration, as in Let's keep this suggestion in view while we talk about the project . [Mid-1600s]
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As an end or goal one aims at. For example, With the coming election in view, we should present a united front on the issues . [Early 1700s] Also see in view of .
Example Sentences
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“It was like a slow-motion version of the Louvre Museum heist, pulled off on a sunny day in Riverside in view of guests, staff and visitors,” wrote David Allen of the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
It orbits the Sun every 365.25 days, in line with what you would expect in view of their distance apart.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
But it was "far too timid" in view of "the damage and trauma caused by these practices", she added.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
MiniMax has implemented policies at the company to facilitate adoption of AI by its own staff in their day-to-day work, in view of inching toward what its founders are trying to realize.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Just a reminder: If you keep the North Star in view, and the wind at your back, you’ll have no problem at all navigating wherever you please.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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