on the horizon

phrase

: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

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But with Netflix jettisoning content chief Bela Bajaria in favor of Disney and Fox alum Peter Rice, there are concerns more shake-ups are on the horizon, particularly in terms of international output. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 On election night as the results became clear, Abbas told a jubilant crowd of supporters that a majority of Israelis had voted against Netanyahu and his right-wing allies and had proved that peace, dignity and security could be on the horizon. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 The pro league is a welcome addition to the flag football space to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO & executive director of USA Football, as the Olympics loom on the horizon. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Delivery on the horizon The October 27 launch came about a year after the first steel was cut. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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