on the horizon
idiom
: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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Bonus: Father’s Day is also on the horizon, so do yourself a favor by shopping now and getting your gift early.
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Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Browse our upcoming events to see what's on the horizon.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 23 May 2024
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Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Browse our upcoming events to see what's on the horizon.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for on the horizon
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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