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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Also in view this week are policy meetings at seven major central banks including the Fed, Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Jupiter will be the easiest of the six to find, shining brightly in the constellation Gemini and high enough to stay in view for much of the night, even from light-polluted towns and cities.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
In this task, a fake hand is placed in view while the real hand is hidden.
From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026
They’re surrounded by the glow of the downtown Glendale cityscape — in view are tree-lined streets, handsome civic architecture and an Eiffel Tower-esque structure.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
It was tricky to stay far enough back to avoid getting spotted but close enough to keep Kelli and her comrades in view through the dark hazy air.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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