with a view to

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

It is talking to government with a view to persuading it to make changes to the framework of the legislation in order to avoid what it has called "unintended consequences".

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Chelsea's owners say the long contracts are not given with a view to try to amortise the value of a player over a number of years, but rather to build the right model to make the club sustainable, including the shaping of a squad that can be together for years.

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Chelsea believe talk of an oversized squad was also exaggerated, because it included players who have suffered mid to long-term injuries, those who have been pre-signed with a view to the future and others who don't fit into Maresca's plan and will be moved on.

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Kaliati has since presented herself as a candidate to replace Chilima as party leader, with a view to challenge Chakwera in next year’s presidential election.

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Carsley took over the job on a temporary basis "with a view to remaining in the position throughout autumn" while the FA assessed suitable options.

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