line of sight
noun phrase
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
2
: the line between two points
specifically
: the straight path between a transmitting antenna (as for radio or television signals) and a receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon
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When asked by prosecutor Laura Adams, Portocarrero testified that there was nothing in Pino’s line of sight that would have blocked his vision moments before the crash.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Armed forces increasingly want autonomous systems that can shorten decision cycles, extend reconnaissance beyond line of sight, and continue operating in electronic warfare environments where GPS signals and communications links face disruption.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
The goal for the FAA’s Part 108 is to accommodate a new approval process for piloting drones beyond visual line of sight as well as a new airworthiness framework for ensuring public safety.
—Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Buildings, trees, hills and city haze can easily block Mercury, so the best viewing spots are open fields, beaches, elevated areas or any location with a clean line of sight toward the western horizon.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Armed forces increasingly want autonomous systems that can shorten decision cycles, extend reconnaissance beyond line of sight, and continue operating in electronic warfare environments where GPS signals and communications links face disruption.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
The goal for the FAA’s Part 108 is to accommodate a new approval process for piloting drones beyond visual line of sight as well as a new airworthiness framework for ensuring public safety.
—Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Buildings, trees, hills and city haze can easily block Mercury, so the best viewing spots are open fields, beaches, elevated areas or any location with a clean line of sight toward the western horizon.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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