in sight

See also: insight

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in sight

  1. In a place where something can be seen.
    Synonym: visible
    When we rounded the corner, Peter was in sight at the other end of the road.
  2. (figuratively) Near or close in either distance or time.
    The end is in sight.
    We were in sight of land.
    • 2025 February 19, Chris Howe, “Euston: a work in progress”, in RAIL, number 1029, page 45:
      The only silver lining for businesses and local residents was that there was at least an end in sight, and that the new station, once built, would enhance the area and provide improved east-west access for pedestrians.

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